Sawatch

Avalanche

Chris Martin · Feb 18, 2019 · Sawatch

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Weather

OVC to BKN throughout day S-1 on and off Light winds WSW 2 inches of fresh observed overnight

Snowpack

Traveled up West Aspect from 11180' to 11653' From valley bottom to ridge top HS of 190-5cm observed HST from Saturdays storm 40cm consisting of F-4F in hardness, remaining fluffy and not slab yet. MFCr/FC (1mm) Combo observed 40cm down with a 2cm thickness CTM PC Q3 1-2' down Pit Site: North Aspect 10 degree slope 11,000' HS 170-190cm 2 distinct weak layers observed - (1) 70-90 cm down 1-2mm FC, ECTN13 (2) At base of Snowpack .5-3mm Rounding DH, 1F in hardness, CTH SC

Avalanche

N/O