Front Range

Avalanche

Ian Fowler · Mar 10, 2018 · Front Range

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Weather

Mostly overcast. Light Winds NNW with moderate gusts. Light snowfall throughout the day with occasional periods of 1cm per hour. Temperature was -4C.

Snowpack

18cm of new snow. Depth of snow was 225cm. The top 140cm beneath the new snow was homogeneous rounded grains. See attached profile.

Avalanche

Multiple dry loose seen from 9900 - 10200ft on North aspects in 35-45 degree terrain below cliffs. These were running 30m but would have gone further if terrain had allowed. Later in the day a small 10mx10mx10cm storm slab was triggered.