Sawatch

Avalanche

Josh Jones · Jan 20, 2022 · Sawatch

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Weather

Obscured skycover. Flagging observed at ridgetops mid day.

Snowpack

Low coverage sugary faceted snow on SW aspects 9600-10100. Firm shallow snow on the SE. Cold deeper sugary snow on N aspects. Shallower on NW aspects. 9600-11800. NE snow had a 1-3 cm thick crust. With consistent depth. 11400-11800

Avalanche

Buried slide debris observed on the apron of Lime Ridge NE couloir.