Sawatch

Avalanche

Michael Abel · Mar 25, 2025 · Sawatch

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Weather

Few clouds. Light winds out of NW. No signs of blowing snow ATL. No precip

Snowpack

Wet cohesionless snow on easterly and southerly aspects BTL before noon. Wet, but supportive snow on southerly aspects NTL before noon, but moving towards the tipping point of becoming too wet by 1pm. Snow quality on southerley aspects ATL held up well all day and never got close to becoming too wet. Perfect corn skiing.

Avalanche

South Ridge of Mountain Boy Peak, SE, ATL Choke Point of Twin Peaks, ENE, NTL