Aspen

Avalanche

blase reardon · Dec 25, 2014 · Aspen

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Weather

A few gusts midday, then calm. S1-2 most of day w brief burst of S5 midafternoon. Long stretches of moderate aspen and brush (B1-2) w one short section of B5.

Snowpack

On SE slopes, 35-50 cm new/ recent snow F-F+ hard on moist facets and leafless brush and logs. Lots of cracking around skis down to FC. On N side, HS 125 cm @ 9500' elev. Stiffer slab below recent storm snow, then hollow facets. No collapses.

Avalanche

Poor visibility, so no views of surrounding slopes.