BC Zone Observation Report
Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 12:00 AM
Front Range
Details
Date:
2017/01/25
Observer:
Ian Fowler
Organization:
Public
Location
BC Zone:
Front Range
Area Description:
Rocky Mountain National Park
Route Description:
Skied the Otis Couloir and dream chutes
Weather
Weather Description:
Cold Mod W wind intense Blowing snow.
Snowpack
Snowpack Description:
Snow over 3 meters deep. No surface Hoar noted in sheltered N aspect at treeline. Weak layer of Graupel and old precip particles around 50cm down. CTH x2 at this layer and ECTX.
Avalanches
Avalanche Description:
10,200ft North Sheltered aspect Otis Redding Couloir. 40*. SS R2 D1 Old snow new snow interface. Intentionally Skier triggered on a ski cut.
