Sawatch
SnowpackIan Hoyer · Mar 7, 2017 · Sawatch
Weather
Surprisingly pleasant day. Sunny skies and ~20F temp. Winds were moderate out of the west above treeline and dropped off immediately below treeline.
Snowpack
~3-4 inches of settled new snow. Highly wind-affected on any open slope. Crusts on sunniest slopes. Near surface facets on shady slopes. Crust/facet combos on in-between slopes.