Owen/Ruby

CB Avalanche Center2015-16 Observations

Location: Kebler Pass Area
Date of Observation: 11/15/2015
Name: EK
Subject: Owen/Ruby
Aspect: North East, East, South East
Elevation: 10,300-12,400

Avalanches: Small R1 D1 point release under high point of Saddle on Owen.
Weather: Clear skies, sunny, warm. Winds picking up in the afternoon coming from the NW
Snowpack: NE-E-SE consolidating after most recent storm. Snowpack depth above 11,800′ ft ranged from 80cm-120cm in most areas. There were 3 apparent interfaces, the weakest layer remaining at the base. Rapid loading of E-SE beginning in the afternoon.