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| event_type | Avalanche |
|---|---|
| ncei_event_id | 1,233,071 |
| episode_id | 199,403 |
| begin_utc | 2025-01-07T17:00:00+00:00 |
| end_utc | 2025-01-08T04:00:00+00:00 |
| state | COLORADO |
| cz_type | Z |
| cz_name | NORTHWESTERN SAN JUAN MOUNTAINS |
| deaths_direct | 1 |
| deaths_indirect | 0 |
| injuries_direct | 0 |
| injuries_indirect | 0 |
| damage_property | 0.00K |
| damage_crops | 0.00K |
| wfo_source | State Official |
| episode_narrative | A dry and mild December led to the weakening of the snowpack started in November. On top of this now weak snowpack, in the early days of January, a fresh additional 24 inches of snow fell, weakening the snowpack further. This set the stage for potentially injurious or fatal avalanches in the area. |
| event_narrative | The Colorado Avalanche Information Center provided all the information regarding this fatal avalanche accident. The incident occurred in the Northwest San Juan Mountains, on the slopes of Red Mountain #3. The snowpack in this location was known to be weak, and the avalanche danger on the day of the accident was rated as Moderate, or 2/5 on a scale where 1 is the least danger and 5 is the most danger. The victim of the accident, referred to as Skier 1 from here on, was travelling alone although they had arranged a check in system with their spouse. After completing several clean runs, Skier 1 triggered an avalanche that caught and buried them under approximately 1 meter of snow, which prevented self-excavation under the circumstances. When Skier 1 became overdue for the scheduled check-in with their spouse, the spouse notified search and rescue teams, and went to search for their spouse on their own. The spouse found Skier 1 buried and, with the help of nearby backcountry skiers and Ouray Mountain Rescue Team, were able to remove Skier 1 from the avalanche debris. However, Skier 1 had been buried for 4 or more hours, and had unfortunately passed away. |
| year | 2,025 |
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