Sawatch

Snowpack

Zach Moore · Feb 5, 2020 · Sawatch

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Weather

Overcast, blustery S winds. No new snow, temps in the high teens, low 20s.

Snowpack

30cm to 1M+ deep depending on location. Mix of facets and MFc in the trees to mostly supportable wind slab/crusts higher in elevation NTL. NTL/ATL signs of significant loading and stripping of lee aspects. No obvious signs of instability, no cracking/collapsing and no new avalanches visible.