Front Range

Avalanche

Evan Gerry · Jan 14, 2024 · Front Range

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Weather

~15F, partly sunny, blowing snow, W wind 10-15

Snowpack

6" of recent storm snow on top of 4" of denser snow from yesterday, overlying old windboard. High variability of recent storm snow depth due to wind and terrain.

Avalanche

Loud whoomph occurred at the top of a rollover, causing shooting cracks and a remote trigger ~100' to skiers right, producing a ~4' crown that ran a few feet.