Sawatch

Avalanche

Becs Hodgetts · Jan 18, 2018 · Sawatch

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Weather

Mostly cloudy skies and light winds.

Snowpack

Snowpack near and above treeline on east slopes ranged from none to 70cm. Some wind drifted areas beneath cornices appeared to have depths of 1m+. Est 6" of recent snow had drifted to 4F hard slabs up to 60cm deep in sheltered spots above treeline. Near and below treeline snowcover was broken with some south slopes bare of snow. Multiple areas on the county road were bare of snow from 10000' to 11000'.

Avalanche

Avalanches estimate ran last week with new snow and wind load. Crowns not visible, debris observed in run out.