Front Range

Avalanche

Joe Thompson · Jan 22, 2020 · Front Range

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Weather

Precip- Constant S3, Wind-Strong with extreme gusts, H 15F, and intense snow transport during the hours of 9 am to 3:00 pm.

Snowpack

Terrain Park Dream Dome in RMNP. Storm Slabs developed on shady sheltered areas NTL and BTL. Observed multiple 4meter wind effected areas N-NE-E-SE.

Avalanche

1. Multiple SS avalanches that released N/NE, 40 degrees, SS, natural, R2 D1, O, 50' across x 80' down slope. 2. Dream Chute 3, NE, NTL, 38degrees, SS, natural, R1 D1, O, 35' across X 40' down slope. 3. Super Mario Gully, SE,BTL,45degrees, SS, natural, R1 D1, O, 30' across X 30' down slope. numerous small dry loose around rock and steeper than 50 degrees Observed multiple 30 foot shooting cracks when slabs stiffened in wind exposed areas.