Front Range

Avalanche

Eric Tollund · Feb 9, 2023 · Front Range

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Weather

ESE 12,600’ BKN, Periods of sun in AM, light winds out of West. OVC with increased west winds and S1 at 2pm, temps dropped significantly with blowing snow for the rest of the afternoon.

Snowpack

10-40cm in most locations around Jones Pass. Cold powder and good bond to old interface. Ski cuts produced no results. No signs of cracking, collapsing or whomping on primarily NE, E and SE slopes.

Avalanche

SS-NC-R1-D1-I from cornice fall above cat road, Peter’s Bowl. ESE 12,600’