Sawatch

Avalanche

Elise Schiffman · Nov 29, 2022 · Sawatch

Weather

Southern Sawatch Range, Hancock Pass area. ENE Slope @ 11,400ft, below treeline. Snow has been heavily accumulating since 9pm 11/28. 10"-14" fresh in last 12 hrs.

Snowpack

Facets in first 1' of early season snowpack, 1-3" hard crust on top. Snow fell Sat overnight 11/26 and Sun AM 11/27 - light dusting of 2". Heavy winds Monday with drifting of new snow. Slope generally ENE, below treeline: 11,400 ft, Southern Sawatch Range, Hancock Pass area.

Avalanche

Hancock Pass area @ 11,400 ft, below treeline 1: Eastern aspect, along road cut 2: NE aspect, roller off of earth berm behind house