BC Zone Observation Report
Friday, January 24, 2020 at 12:00 AM
Front Range
Details
Date:
2020/01/24
Observer:
Jeremy Deem
Organization:
Public
Location
BC Zone:
Front Range
Area Description:
The area known as "Idiot's Cornice." Accessible from Loveland Pass.
Weather
Weather Description:
Ridgeline Wind Speed: 20 mph Ridgeline Wind Direction: NW Wind Loading: Moderate Temperature: 20F Sky Cover: Few
Snowpack
Snowpack Description:
Snowpack recently wind loaded with 40-50cm new snow 1F-4F on top, overlaying hard slab to pencil hard.
Avalanches
Avalanche Description:
20190124 1240 (observation time) JRDeem Idiot's Cornice 39*39'54.92"N 105*53'44.52"W SE 38* 12377'MSL HS-ARury-R2-D2.5-I/G 80cm estimated crown 300' wide estimated 500' vertical estimated Started in the top of the start zone, and ran to the terminus.
Date
Location/Path
#
Elev
Asp
Type
Trig
SizeR
SizeD
2020/01/24
†
Loveland Pass-Northside
1
>TL
E
SS
AR
R2
D2
Date:
2020/01/24 (Estimated)
Observer:
Jeremy Deem
Organization:
Public
Area Description:
Idiot's Cornice
Landmark:
Loveland Pass-Northside
Average Crown:
30 in
Average Width:
300 ft
Average Vertical:
400 ft
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