Sawatch

Avalanche

Rich Rogers · Dec 29, 2015 · Sawatch

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Weather

Sky cover was PC, Temp. 10 F, Winds SW 10-15. Previous wind loading during last storm started W then a short pulse moved through switching the winds to NE. No new snow in 24hrs. Aspect NNE, Elevation 11,150.

Snowpack

122-135cm. Surface grains stellar/dendrites, Estimated new snow 20cm. Foot Pen. 40cm, Ski Pen. 10cm, Aspect NE, Elevation 11,150. Some whumpfing in area mainly along the road(FS 230). 29 degree slope @only 20ft in vert. Ht.

Avalanche

None observed