Sawatch

Avalanche

George Walton · Mar 26, 2020 · Sawatch

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Weather

East Trees (Columbia), Aspect Azimuth 50 degrees (+/-), Elevation 11,800 Treed pitch with open glades 6:00 pm. light overcast, NOAA Salida - Monarch Pass (KMYP) Date 03/25/20 Time 18:12 W 35 G 48 Temp 28 F Dew Pt 5 F Rel Hum 37%

Snowpack

30 cm (+/-) of wind densified new snow on weak crust. Deeper layers not observed. Performed three ski cuts at top, of pitch, mid roll over and at starting zone. No settlement or movement. Marked change in snow pack at 55 degree azimuth. North of 55 degrees wind densified surface layer. South of 55 degree azimuth surface crust formed. Pit data will hopefully be obtained in the next couple days.

Avalanche

None observed