Front Range

Avalanche

Robert V. Coppolillo · Dec 17, 2016 · Front Range

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Weather

S-1, high of 4-5 F, light wind W/NW wind, high clouds, mostly obscured at 11,500 ft, east aspect (southern flank of 110s)

Snowpack

20cm of F at top, tiny wind skin forming, then 85cm of P midpack/wind-packed to 10-15cm of 1.0/1.5mm facets (not quite depth hoar). Same location as weather ob above. Minor shooting cracks, but no big whumpfs. Stomped on the SW end/margin of Teacup Bowl without result. Numerous other test slopes S, SE, E without results/signs.

Avalanche

Skied lower 110s to road, couple 32-degree spots in trees without signs/results. No avalanches observed, but vis limited.