Sawatch

Avalanche

Chase Whitman · Nov 20, 2021 · Sawatch

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Weather

North aspect slope @ 11,600' Sky cover was mostly cloudy around 12:15pm with a moderate wind developing around 12:45pm, and snow showers beginning at around 2pm.

Snowpack

Same location, aspect, and elevation (North aspect slope @ 11,600') Snowpack depth was 71 cm with a layer of near surface facets 11 cm from the surface of the snow and a second layer 48 cm down from the snow surface sitting directly above a layer of 4-5 mm depth hoar. Three extended column tests were done moving up slope towards the direction of the wind for each test. The results for each test were 1: ECTP13, Q1 2: ECTP19, Q1 3: ECTP21, Q1

Avalanche

None Observed