Front Range

Avalanche

Derek Ruth · Apr 4, 2016 · Front Range

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Weather

Warm, sunny, breezy above treeline.

Snowpack

Toured around the trees under South and North Diamond. Snow surface became very wet on southerly and easterly aspects early. Above treeline the winds kept snow surface cooler. Snow transport was visible on the ridges.

Avalanche

Noticed this wind slab on Seven Utes, driving back (westbound) on highway 14. HS-N-R2-D2-I East/Northeast aspect, Above treeline, around 11,380ft. Unsure when it occurred.