Front Range

Avalanche

Samuel Peccoud · Dec 20, 2020 · Front Range

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Weather

Flurries, cloudy, and southwest wind 20mph with gusts up to 40mph.

Snowpack

About a foot of fresh powder in wind protected areas. Snow accumulations on the north northeast aspects about 4-6 feet.

Avalanche

Large slab avalanche starting at the ridge line. Slab depth was about 3-5 feet. Avalanche dimensions 1/4 mile wide, 1/8 mile long. Appears to have been triggered by a strong gust of wind over the ridge.