Sawatch

Avalanche

Robert Buswold · Dec 30, 2018 · Sawatch

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Weather

Near the saddle between Mt. Democrat and Mt. Cameron. SE aspect. Elevation: 13,600 Winds were strong out of the WNW, sustained 25+, gusts 40+. Significant wind-loading on leeward side (SE).

Snowpack

Pit at 13.600', snow pack 70 cm deep. 70-60 (F) 60-50 (4F) 50-48 (P) 48-37 (4F) 37-25 (1F) 25-Ground (P) Strong over weak at 50 cm with pencil hard layer (approximately 2 cm thick). 4 finger hard faceted layer starting at 48 cm. CTM down 20 cm (15 taps) ECTX

Avalanche

N/A