Sawatch

Avalanche

Tommy Gram · Jan 7, 2021 · Sawatch

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Weather

Sky cover was broken then transitioned to scattered cloud cover. Light wind out of the west throughout the day.

Snowpack

Observed widespread 4-6mm SH on all aspects and elevations. Had several small collapses in the BTL zone on E and W aspects. and two large collapses ATL on the easterly aspect where the slab was considerably stiffer.

Avalanche

Observed 3 Large avalanches off the east side of Chicago Ridge (East Aspect, ATL). While traveling on the west aspect I talked to some snowmobilers that said they just triggered an avalanche on the other side of the ridge. I toured out to the other side if the ridge to look... They triggered a small avalanche on a steep east facing slope across from the climax mine. (East Aspect, NTL)