Front Range
AvalancheAndy Hansen · Mar 2, 2017 · Front Range
Weather
Skies were clear all day with Moderate to Heavy winds with bursts of Extreme. Toured from 10,400' to 12,400' mostly on South and East aspects.
Snowpack
Variable at the surface. Sastrugi, powder, firm wind board, etc.
Avalanche
East, ~12,390' on a convexity that neared 35 degrees in angle. Crown varied from 20cm to 40cm and although the entire slab didn't detach, a widespread crack can be seen running from north to south. HS-U-R3-D1