Sawatch

Snowpack

Becs Hodgetts · Feb 6, 2017 · Sawatch

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Weather

Blustery conditions even below treeline. Winds dropped a little as the morning progressed. Trees had shed snow from last weeks strong winds and warm temps.

Snowpack

Cold, dry snow could be found on but southerly aspects below treeline. South slopes surface melt freeze crusts were up to 5cm thick and mostly supportable to skis. Exposed west slopes were scoured to dirt. Average HS 150cm.