Vail & Summit County

Avalanche

Drew Warkentin · Jan 3, 2022 · Vail & Summit County

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Weather

Clear skies with light to moderate winds out of the WSW near and above tree line.

Snowpack

Heavy wind loading and cornice build up near and above tree line on N, NE, E facing slopes. Other than the observed avalanches, there were no other signs of instability on the ridge.

Avalanche

Observed multiple slides across the range on N, NE aspects. They appeared to be triggered by natural released cornice failure above tree line around 12,000 feet. Sizes R2, D2.5.