Front Range

Avalanche

Ranger Fred · Jan 15, 2025 · Front Range

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Weather

Southern aspect, rising temperatures.

Snowpack

Wet, softened, surface layer exposed to the sun sliding down a more solid layer beneath.

Avalanche

Backside of South Diamond, north side of Highway 14, just west of Cameron Pass, southern aspect, approx 9,900 feet. These were smaller slides and roller-balls, showing trending characteristics of south aspects in the area.