Sawatch

Avalanche

David Bumgarner · Jan 5, 2019 · Sawatch

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Weather

Temp: -1c Sky: Start Few increased to Broken Precip: None Wind: Light WSW Elevation 11,600

Snowpack

Pit 1: Aspect: SE/S Elevation: 11,600 Incline: 25 HS: 48 to 90cm 22cm down had a M/F crust 1F harness. We multiple CT (Easy) results on this layer. Snow above was 4F Bottom 10cm was a P Harness layer bonded together. Did not get any activity on this layer. Pit 2/3/4: Aspect: E Elevation: 11,600 Incline: 28 HS: 106cm/105cm/68cm weakening Persistent Slab structure (4F) existed in 3 different pits with in all pits All pits has a 2-3mm facet layer on the ground ranging from 10cm to 20cm

Avalanche

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