Front Range

Snowpack

Paul Rogers · Dec 6, 2011 · Front Range

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Snowpack

Below TL, shallow, weak/faceted. At/above TL on S-SE aspects observed - 1 Finger+storm slab (10-20CM) resting on small DF & <1mm facets and was reactive to tests in areas where wind loaded, Mid pack observed a couple wind slabs (1 finger + and pencil and 20-40cm thick) resting on facet crust combination and were also reactive to tests. Lower pack DH. Extremely variable. Had to proceed a bit above TL (11,800) to find storm and windslab on aspects traveled. In wind loaded areas snowpack height reached 150cm, while in non loaded either scoured or less than 50cm. 10-20cm recent storm slab observed yet observed it reaching heights of 30cm in isolated areas.