Sawatch

Avalanche

Becs Hodgetts · Feb 18, 2015 · Aspen

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Weather

Mostly clear skies and temperatures in the 30's. Strong west winds observed in the prior 24 hrs had subsided.

Snowpack

Many comments were made regarding low snow cover compared to prior years. Brumley snotel sit is reporting above average snowfall for the season, observed snowcover does not support this. East facing cornice on Beeler grade has grown in last 2 weeks, and minor cornice fall was observed. West facing paths above treeline were stripped of snow. Ski tracks on Brumley were mostly filled in.

Avalanche

No recent activity observed.