Front Range
SnowpackAmanda Loughlin · Mar 5, 2025 · Front Range
Weather
Scattered to sunny skies, warm temperatures, moderate west wind with strong gusts and active snow transport.
Snowpack
I found a similar height of snow below tree line today as when I was here last on 1/5/2025, which was 0-60cm. I found melt freeze crusts on north through south aspects below and near tree line. In a sheltered spot below tree line, I measured 6cm of new snow that was in active transport everywhere else. On east aspects near tree line, I found both wind slabs and melt freeze/ facet or decomposing snow combinations. The height of snow was deeper on east through north aspects. A snow pit dug on a southeast aspect at 10,700ft showed obvious signs of recent warming: melt freeze crusts, rounded polycrystals, and an ice layer. I was not able to get results on an extended column test, but got a result of 35/100 (End) on propagation saw test. My second snow pit on north northeast aspect near tree line showed multiple layers of slabs and facets but was also not reactive to an extended column test. Above tree line, the snow was wind effected on east through north aspects and west facing aspects were stripped.