Front Range

Avalanche

Max Forbes · Dec 16, 2020 · Front Range

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Weather

0930AM @11,500ft E facing aspect Temp 5F, NW wind 5-10 knots, S1 and overcast

Snowpack

92CM total depth on a 15 degree east facing slope Surface layer 2-4cm wind deposit, 20cm new snow 4F to F, 60cm facets F hard to base. Poor interface @ new snow facets with 2 - 6cm of variability in depth across this layer and poor to know bonding. ECTN#4 Q2/Q3 @ new snow facet interface.

Avalanche

One SS-L-R1-D1 on west facing 38-40 degree slope @ treeline