Sawatch

Avalanche

Will Aguayo · Nov 13, 2022 · Sawatch

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Weather

Temperature in low single digits in the morning rising into the 20s throughout the day. Clear/ no cloud cover, winds less than 5mph.

Snowpack

Generally thin (8-15") with some isolated areas with wind-deposited snow and small wind slab. About 1-3" of facets on bed surface.

Avalanche

NE face wind slab avalanche likely to have triggered naturally between 11/4 and 11/8. Heavily wind-loaded below ridgeline leaving behind cornice 1-2ft. Recent minor snow event from 11/9-11/10 sits on top of wind slab debris.