Sawatch

Avalanche

Justin Brouse · Dec 5, 2022 · Sawatch

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Weather

Sawatch Range, East Aspect, 11,000-1,300ft. Sunny, 32 Deg, winds south-southwest 7-10mph.

Snowpack

Visual observation of cracking on a 23 deg east facing slope. Entire slope moved under my feet as the snowpack began to collapse and settle. ~11,300'.

Avalanche

Visual observation of what appeared to be natural slides on a northeast facing slope ~11,500-12,00', on slope in adjacent drainage.