Front Range

Avalanche

Laraine Martin · Nov 2, 2018 · Front Range

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Weather

strong gusty winds with light snow, approx 30 degrees F.

Snowpack

6-12 inches of snow total with a faceted layer at 6 inches. Major drifts and wind loading on north aspects and even more so at and above treeline.

Avalanche

single isolated naturally-triggered avalanche was witnessed in a north-facing gully feature around 10,000' in elevation with a crown of approximately 2 feet and a run of 200 feet. Avalanche ran to the dirt.