Sawatch

Snowpack

Anonymous · Jan 29, 2013 · Sawatch

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Weather

Moderate winds across ridges and peaks. Very little wind in low lying areas. few clouds. Morning started cold -2-4 degrees ferh. warming to 15-20 degrees. No new snow fell during the day.

Snowpack

8" in 24 hrs., 13" in 48 hrs. 30"-45" depth. New snow sloughing with ski cuts, while cutting, ski penetration was full depth straight to ground. Heavily faceted snow under new snow. Rain layer/sun crust? Moderate collapsing followed immediately by moderate cracking.