BC Zone Observation Report
Friday, February 4, 2022 at 12:00 AM
Front Range
Details
Date:
2022/02/04
Observer:
Eric Tollund
Organization:
Public
Location
BC Zone:
Front Range
Area Description:
Just south of Jones Pass proper.
Route Description:
Jones Pass Guides
Weather
Weather Description:
Clear, very cold.
Snowpack
Snowpack Description:
Variable in the ATL alpine. Stiffening surface throughout the day. Noticed lessening obvious snow transport as day went along although west winds did not subside.
Avalanches
Avalanche Description:
HS-ASc-R1-D1-I Result of Ski Cut, ended up riding slab at top of debris. est. 300' across by 100' run. Crown 8" to approx. 18" in deeper areas on flanks. 11,900' NE 35° slope 1300hrs.
Date
Location/Path
#
Elev
Asp
Type
Trig
SizeR
SizeD
2022/02/04
†
1
>TL
NE
HS
AS / c
R1
D1
Date:
2022/02/04 (Estimated)
Observer:
Eric Tollund
Organization:
Public
Average Slope Angle:
35 °
Sliding Surface:
I - New/Old Interface
Maximum Width:
300 ft
Maximum Vertical:
100 ft