Sawatch

Avalanche

Will Barrett · Mar 7, 2025 · Sawatch

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Weather

Mostly clear day with light winds after a series of storms that brought 17" of new snow with strong winds from the NW and then SW.

Snowpack

17" of new snow since 3/3 with strong wind loading above tree line on east facing increasing the persistent slab problem and adding wind slab problem.

Avalanche

Natural avalanches on Star Mountain that most likely occurred overnight on 3/6-7. R2 D2 on east facing terrain starting above tree line and reaching the valley floor.