Operation Observation Report
Sunday, February 18, 2018 at 12:00 AM
CB Avalanche Center
Details
Date:
2018/02/18
Observer:
Crested Butte Avalanche Center
Organization:
CBAC
Location
Operation:
CB Avalanche Center
Area Description:
Location: Crested Butte Area Date of Observation: 02/18/2018 Name: ZDK Subject: Repeater Aspect: North East Elevation:
Weather
Weather Description:
Sunny, warming to 40F in valley floor by 11:00. Strong SW winds creating light loading on ridgelines and peaks.
Avalanches
Avalanche Description:
SS-N-R2-D2.5-O Climax Chutes, ~11,000ft, NE aspect. Ran after the 1/12 cycle as well when it propagated down the ridgeline and into the trees leaving debris on a switchback of Gunsight Pass Rd.
Date
Location/Path
#
Elev
Asp
Type
Trig
SizeR
SizeD
2018/02/18
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Climax Chutes
1
TL
NE
SS
N
R2
D2.5
Date:
2018/02/18 (Estimated)
Observer:
Crested Butte Avalanche Center
Organization:
CBAC
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