Front Range

Avalanche

Grant Robbins · Jan 16, 2022 · Front Range

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Weather

Mostly sunny, moderate NW wind at trailhead, pleasant once in the trees (11,300'). Temp at TH 37F, air temp at snowpit 31F

Snowpack

NE aspect, 11,600', HS 110cm, mid pack firm 1f-P slab 40-100cm from the ground with bottom 35-40cm of snowpack with fist strength/1mm+ facets. (See Profile)

Avalanche

Four older appearing avalanches ranging from 11,350' to 12,000' all on NE aspect ATL/NTL. Do not see any previous reports of these avalanches on CAIC. Unknown triggers. Largest in size around 300' wide and ran about 100.