Avalanche

Colorado

Avalanche.org observerSummit Lake
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Quick report

Cracking
isolated

Standard approach up Colorado. Very distinct change from a rain crust to dry snow at 2450'. Wind slab development nearing the top from 3400' to 3800' on easterly aspects. Shooting cracks with a whumpfing pocket in a wind slab topping out at 3776'. Skied back down the shoulder to avoid too much exposure. Seemed stable in areas not affected by the wind.

Avalanche

Size
D1.5
Aspect
W
Elevation
3700 ft

Glide avalanche activity above Lower Summit lake in the Butch/Raven's ridge area.