Front Range
AvalancheEddie Schoen · Jan 13, 2018 · Front Range
Snowpack
Widespread rumbling collapses on E aspects between 9,000' and 10,000', especially where <HS75 cm. Fewer and smaller collapses noted on S/SE aspects. Several test slopes up to 40 degrees fully collapsed, but did not release. One small release on a 45+ degree slope. No CO/CR/AV noted above 10k' on E, SE, or S aspects. Discovered a stout wind slab (1F+, 10cm thick) buried under 50cm of recent storm snow on lee and cross loaded ridge feature, E aspect, at 11,300'. Slab was continuous on that aspect from 11,300' up to 11,600'. Stability tests: E asp/10,300', HS 175cm ECTN27 down 45cm, PST 80/100 End on same layer/interface
Avalanche
SS-ASc-R1-D0.5-O, down 40-50cm, running on facets/ground, E asp / 9,000', ~45 deg.