Front Range

Avalanche

Evan Green · Dec 26, 2017 · Front Range

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Weather

20 degrees F, winds 15 to 20 mph, approx. 9:45 AM, East facing, 11,600 ft elevation

Snowpack

East facing, 11,600 ft, recent storm loading of approx. 8-10 inches of snow, approx. 10 feet below ridgeline

Avalanche

One natural slide, R2D2, north of lift gully on ski lines known as "rush chute" and "nitro chute". Approximately 150 foot wide crown with depth of approximately 1 foot. New storm slab released, likely at interface of new and old snow.