Vail & Summit County

Avalanche

Andrew Rostek · Dec 27, 2021 · Vail & Summit County

View on map

Weather

Broken clouds, moderate winds from the southwest, near treeline, clinton Reservoir

Snowpack

12-24 of storm snow, fist density over faceted base near tree line. Significant cracking and whoomphing on West facing aspects near treeline. Noticed propagation in hand pits, so avoided all slopes over 30*. Notable that the new snow is showing propagation on old on west slopes within the storm slab.

Avalanche

Above treeline near Jacque and Tucker. Northeast aspect, appeared to be naturally triggered wind loaded faces within the last storm cycle.