BC Zone Observation Report
Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 12:00 AM
Front Range
Details
Date:
2020/01/04
Observer:
Public
Location
BC Zone:
Front Range
Area Description:
Jones Pass Bowl, ESE aspect, center of upper bowl below the road.
Weather
Weather Description:
Sunny, East/Southeast facing wind loaded slope. 8-10” new snow over prior 48 hrs.
Snowpack
Snowpack Description:
Recent storm slab layer due to 48 hr snow totals and significant wind loading.
Avalanches
Avalanche Description:
Large avalanche, 3-4’ crown and 200-300’ across, broke mid slope on roll over below rocky outcroppings.
Date
Location/Path
#
Elev
Asp
Type
Trig
SizeR
SizeD
2020/01/04
†
Jones Pass
1
>TL
SE
HS
U
R2
D2
Date:
2020/01/04 (Estimated)
Area Description:
Jones Pass
Landmark:
Jones Pass
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