Steamboat & Flat Tops

Avalanche

CMC AIARE Lvl 1 · Feb 9, 2020 · Steamboat & Flat Tops

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Weather

Overcast skies early on, snowing afternoon, light NNW winds most of the day, no snow transport seen

Snowpack

Snow depth 150-180cms on south aspects in North Routt, more shallow than Rabbit Ears Pass. Storm slab was most reactive in the south aspect pits with CTM & CTH (resistant planar) results. Fractures were 10-50cms down from the surface. ECTs did not show propagation but did have fractures 20-30cms down.

Avalanche

None observed