Sawatch

Avalanche

Kevin Pilgrim · Feb 18, 2023 · Sawatch

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Weather

Clear and cold on the north aspect at 8 am - noon about 11,200 ft Visible transport only at very high elevations on select peak I believe is Taylor Mtn in the photo.

Snowpack

Skiing the top layer of new snow. Variable crust. Couple firm locations but still mostly soft windslab. Some locations ski pole penetration to ground. May be where trees are and no wind affected snow.

Avalanche

None observed