Sawatch

Avalanche

Chris Cracraft · Jan 19, 2019 · Sawatch

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Weather

Sunny, calm winds. 12-18 inches new snow. Temps in the 20’s.

Avalanche

Slide was triggered on a NE facing slope from the bottom of the slope. Whole slide ran down to dirt. Crown was estimated at 4-5 feet deep. Slid on facets that were right at the bottom of the snowpack. No one was caught, injured or buried.