Aspen

Avalanche

Matt Huber · Dec 1, 2018 · Aspen

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Weather

East Snowmass Creek, valley floor at 10,800' 15℉ NW wind0-5 mph NW Winds at ridgecrest over Garrett Peak were visibly transporting new snow

Snowpack

60 cm HS 5 cm new on my skin track from 11/29 Ski penetration was highly variable but overall 20-40 cm, significantly less than conditions on 11/29 which was basically full depth ski pen

Avalanche

Sands Chute NW 11,200' R1D2 Two separate crowns visible, debris was not sufficient to make it to valley floor. Appeared to have ran in the past 24 hours.