BC Zone Observation Report
Monday, April 27, 2020 at 12:00 AM
Front Range
Details
Date:
2020/04/27
Observer:
Will Garcia
Organization:
Public
Location
BC Zone:
Front Range
Area Description:
SAINT MARY’S GLACIER Yesterday at 7:15pm there was one small/shallow loose wet slide behind the lake. 8:05am This morning there are several larger ones. One is deep enough for a shallow burial. The peak in between the 2 cliffs now has a cornice all the way across to the (Lookers)left instead of just the (lookers) right side and the far right side leading down to the glacier. Small chunks have broken loose, but the majority is still there. In order to drop that middle steep section, you’d have to roll/drop the cornice at lookers left, which is above a cliff. Heavy wind from the West continues to build the cornice but also smooth out and reset lower angle terrain. The warm temps will be melting the lake soon. Be aware of your terrain traps. A melting lake is a bad spot to ride an avalanche into. The glacier is very smooth and soft until about 2/3 of the way up. If you plan to ski/ride this section and want a spotter text me. Will @ 904-445-1929 I live here Must have Avy Gear.
Weather
Weather Description:
Beautifully warm with heavy wind from the west carrying snow from the Continental Divide.
Avalanches
Date
Location/Path
#
Elev
Asp
Type
Trig
SizeR
SizeD
2020/04/27
†
Other
4
>TL
E
WL
N
R1
D1
Date:
2020/04/27 (Estimated)
Observer:
Will Garcia
Organization:
Public
Area Description:
St Mary's Glacier
Landmark:
Other
2020/04/27
†
Other
1
>TL
E
WL
N
R2
D2
Date:
2020/04/27 (Estimated)
Observer:
Will Garcia
Organization:
Public
Area Description:
St Mary's glacier
Landmark:
Other
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