BC Zone Observation Report
Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 12:00 AM
Front Range
Details
Date:
2019/04/06
Observer:
Rich Wilson
Organization:
Public
Location
BC Zone:
Front Range
Area Description:
Frosty Mountain (Continental Divide) West of Rollinsville. South of Radiobeacon Mountain.
Weather
Weather Description:
Frosty Mountain (Continental Divide) West of Rollinsville. South of Radiobeacon Mountain. Southeast Aspect Approx 12,000' Sunny with minimal wind, air temps increasing throughout the morning. When we departed the East Portal Trailhead at 7:45 AM, air temp was 34. Unsure of air temperature at time of incident (11:43 AM), but would estimate mid 40s
Snowpack
Snowpack Description:
Firm snow began rapidly softening after 11 AM during the final sections of skin track and bootpack the above Arapahoe Creek.
Avalanches
Avalanche Description:
Wet Slab. Propogated south from the skier for approximately 30 yards. Slid from just below 12,000' for approximately 300 feet.
Date
Location/Path
#
Elev
Asp
Type
Trig
SizeR
SizeD
2019/04/06
†
Other
1
>TL
SE
WS
AS
Date:
2019/04/06 (Estimated)
Observer:
Rich Wilson
Organization:
Public
Landmark:
Other
