Sawatch

Avalanche

Matt Lanning · Jan 2, 2022 · Sawatch

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Weather

Clear 10F little to no wind

Snowpack

Much more wind effect in the valley than earlier this week. Wind crusted and dense, even down low compared to before the latest big winds on Fri/Sat

Avalanche

Observed a shallow wind slab natural slide on NE Clover, started below the ridge (~12,600’) then pulled out another lower pocket. Crown appears to be maybe up to 2 feet deep. Likely happened Jan 1 after snowfall but before wind died down. Other photo shows no activity on Vulcan and Monumental to the North of Clover.