Sawatch

Avalanche

Roger Coit · Dec 21, 2021 · Sawatch

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Weather

Clear, strong, steady winds out of the west with L blowing snow at ridgeline.

Snowpack

Heavily wind affected on windward slopes (west facing) w/ HS ~50cm at most on NTL&ATL, BTL snowpack is more consistent coverage. Lee slopes (east facing) hold supportive snow with upper surface faceting with shallow HS ~70cm. Wind has deposited upper 40cm of snow from last storms.

Avalanche

We saw now recent avalanches, no shooting cracks, no collapsing.