Front Range

Avalanche

Mark Renson · Jan 13, 2021 · Front Range

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Weather

NE aspect of Flattop Mountain at 10,300 feet Winds Strong from West. BloSno: Mod - Intense. Light snow increased after noon and at 3pm, graupel was observed at Bear Lake at end of tour. Temp at 12 noon was -5.5c.

Snowpack

NE aspect of Flattop Mountain at 10,300 feet 92 cm HS. 5cm wind slab on surface. Fist hard 10cm new snow below that from prior storm this week. Pencil mid-pack. 4F basal facets. Tests inconclusive due to brush and branches (it was for a class) but reactive wind slab on surface ECTP Score % 5cm down, CTV 5 down.

Avalanche

None observed