Sawtooth and snow accumulation

[Shrek]

How much snow should I worry about with an unattended Sawtooth ? Forecast is for 1"-3" accumulation over the next two days and my Sawtooth is up on the mountain. If I hike up there tomorrow and pull it down I'm probably going to wrap my trip up but if I don't need to worry too much then I'll hang in town and head up Wednesday and hunt through Friday. Not really wanting to hike in and wait out snow for a deer I don't really care about.

 

[oldgoat]

I don't know the answer, but I bet it makes a big difference if it's a wet heavy snow or dry powdery snow. How cold is it supposed to be? If it's not super cold system, I'd probably pull mine!

 

[Backpack Hunter]

I have had over a foot of snow drop on us overnight, but we were there and just smacked the sides every now and then.

 

[Shrek]

I guess I'll have to hike up and see how I feel about staying or taking it down.

 

[justin davis]

Depends on how heavy a snow. Some snow is wetter than others. I've had 1 foot on my sawtooth when I wasn't there and it was fine. If you are there make sure to nock the snow off

 

[Mad Mountain Mike]

1 to 3" wet or powder, windy or still I wouldn't worry about it. If it's staked down well and closed up it'll be fine.

 

[Stid2677]

I believe it will be Okay.

 

[orionsbrother]

What town are you in?

 

[as.ks.ak]

Stid is that kodiak?

Awesome picture!!

 

[Stid2677]

Stid is that kodiak?

Awesome picture!!

Yes Sir

 

[Shrek]

Thanks guys. After thinking about it I left it be. If three inches will hurt it I've got a problem. It could easily dump more than that with me on the mountain hunting. I'm crashing in Townsend at the moment. Plan on hunting as the weather breaks tomorrow.