Sawatch

Avalanche

Rich Rogers · Dec 15, 2019 · Sawatch

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Weather

Calm and BKN at denny creek TH, branches started to sway NTL BKN-OVC, started snowing, S2, quick 2" @ 11,000ft. Approx. same amount of snow at TH upon return.

Snowpack

35-85cm, BTL-NTL. Approx. 25-60cm of new/recent snow. From TH up to 11,000ft. E-SE-S.

Avalanche

L-N-R1-D1, Steep, short and wind loaded NE break over just off of Denny creek trail near 11,000ft.