Front Range

Avalanche

Andrew Ryder · May 21, 2022 · Front Range

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Weather

Mostly cloudy, light snow on/off, v warm when sun peeked through, wind at ridgetop mild by CD standards

Snowpack

Up to 12” or so of new snow, a few inches of heavy powder with punchy and spongy snow underneath. Did not test interface of new and old snow.

Avalanche

Observed three skier triggered avalanches from a distance: two on east face of Coon Hill, one on north face of “No Name” in Loveland ski area. All appeared to be storm snow that ran a few hundred feet. Unsure if any skiers were caught.