Vail & Summit County

Avalanche

Kevin Donaldson · Feb 6, 2022 · Vail & Summit County

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Weather

Winds were 5-15mph out of the NNW with gusts in the 30's for most of the day ATL. Temps hovered around -2F to 2F for the entirety of the day. Skies were BKN to SCT. Moderate wind transport observed starting around 1pm.

Avalanche

ATL-SE-HS-U-R2-D2. Did not see any tracks in the area, most likely occurred from a cornice fall. Crown line looks big from a distance, but it could very well be a R1-D1 avalanche with a large overhanging cornice above it.