BC Zone Observation Report
Sunday, January 16, 2022 at 12:00 AM
Front Range
Details
Date:
2022/01/16
Observer:
Grant Robbins
Organization:
Public
Location
BC Zone:
Front Range
Area Description:
Ruby Creek, NE Ridge of Wood Mountain
Weather
Weather Description:
Mostly sunny, moderate NW wind at trailhead, pleasant once in the trees (11,300'). Temp at TH 37F, air temp at snowpit 31F
Snowpack
Snowpack Description:
NE aspect, 11,600', HS 110cm, mid pack firm 1f-P slab 40-100cm from the ground with bottom 35-40cm of snowpack with fist strength/1mm+ facets. (See Profile)
Avalanches
Avalanche Description:
Four older appearing avalanches ranging from 11,350' to 12,000' all on NE aspect ATL/NTL. Do not see any previous reports of these avalanches on CAIC. Unknown triggers. Largest in size around 300' wide and ran about 100.
Date
Location/Path
#
Elev
Asp
Type
Trig
SizeR
SizeD
2022/01/06
†
Other
2
>TL
NE
R2
D2
Date:
2022/01/06 (Estimated)
Observer:
Grant Robbins
Organization:
Public
Area Description:
Ruby Creek
Landmark:
Other
2022/01/06
†
Other
2
TL
NE
R2
D2
Date:
2022/01/06 (Estimated)
Observer:
Grant Robbins
Organization:
Public
Area Description:
Woods Creek
Landmark:
Other
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