Front Range

Avalanche

Anonymous · Apr 14, 2020 · Front Range

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Weather

Mostly cloudy with pockets of sunshine. Gusting winds along ridge tops. Cold temps (about 10 degrees). NE aspect at 9,700 ft.

Snowpack

New snow depths varied 1"-8" depending on aspect and wind protection from tree cover. Firm/slick old snow underneath. Cornices and wind slabs forming on leeward slopes (NE-SE)

Avalanche

Skier triggered small avalanche (R1, D1) on steep (36 degrees?) NE facing pitch below ridge. Crown 2-8" deep and 12 ft wide