Front Range

Avalanche

Everett Phillips · Jan 4, 2020 · Front Range

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Weather

Multiple aspects BTL between 9500' and 10,000' Sky: FEW, Wind W Mod. (Strong gusts), No precip., Air temp. above freezing, Light blowing snow BTL. Significant wind transport observed in the ATL elevation band. See photo. First warm clear day following the storm.

Snowpack

SE, E, NE, N BTL between 9500' and 10,000' HS: 65cm - 140cm, Layer of Concern: New - old interface 15 -25cm down from surface. Wind affected snow above new -old surface on leeward terrain features. With wind transport observed in the alpine today primary terrain features of concern are leeward start zones below ridgetops.

Avalanche

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