Sawatch

Avalanche

Katie MacKnight · Jan 29, 2023 · Sawatch

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Weather

11-16F, light winds 1-16mph SW, sky cover MC, visual evidence of active transport/ loading on E/NE aspects at ridgelines

Snowpack

@11,200 N aspect, HS110, 110-95cm(F hard new snow), 95-60cm (F old snow), 60-45cm (1F slab), 45-0cm (F facets 2-4mm chaining) @11,800 NE aspect, HS120, 120-85cm(F new/old snow), 85-45(1F slab), 45-0cm(F facets) @11,300 NE aspect (slope angle 24) HS100, CT24SC@60cm down, ECTX weak facets at ground weak bonding in new snow/old snow interface during shovel tap test

Avalanche

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