Backcountry Area: Sawatch
Author: Will Barrett
Organization: Forecaster, CAIC
Report Information
Observation Summary
Snow depth on the road ranged from 18-30" from the seasonal closure gate to Beeler Grade. Along Beeler four avalanches have crossed the road depositing 10-15' of snow on the road.
Area Description
Central Sawatch on the east side of Independence Pass.
Route Description
I skied up HWY 82 from the seasonal closure to Beeler Grade.
Avalanches
Saw an avalanche
The avalanches that I saw were old, most likely from around 2/14.
Snowpack
Cracking:
None
Collapsing:
None