Sawatch
SnowpackMichael Steinman · Mar 13, 2012 · Sawatch
Weather
Strong N winds on March 11. Little snow left to be transported, but some loading did occur on leeward (S) aspects.
Snowpack
recent loading on leeward slopes, creating weakly bonded slabs. Evidence of a naturally running hard slab (R2D2) on a cross-loaded N.E. aspect above tree line. Evidence of a naturally running hard slab (R3D2) on a wind loaded S aspect above tree line.