Front Range

Avalanche

Daniel Butler · Jan 26, 2022 · Front Range

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Weather

James peak wilderness, Forrest lakes trail to Arapaho lakes. East aspect. Near tree line. Sunny conditions with strong winds moving west to east.

Snowpack

Wind effected. Scoured in places, wind loaded in places. James peak wilderness, Arapaho lakes, E/SE aspect, near tree line

Avalanche

Very small wind slab. Leeward east facing slope, release point from rocks above. Crown about 6” deep, measured at 29°. Estimated 500 square feet in area