Grand Mesa

Avalanche

Dennis Lytle · Jan 9, 2019 · Grand Mesa

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Weather

Mostly cloudy, high's were above freezing for the day with calm winds and below freezing temps ovenight. Pit dug at 9400 feet.

Snowpack

22 degree pitch, on a northern facing slope surrounded by trees at around 9400 feet. Approx. 85 cm depth of snow. One firm layer Dn30, promoted the new snow layer above to move at CTH5. The rest of the pack remained faceted and weak.

Avalanche

None