Vail & Summit County

Snowpack

Becs Hodgetts · Dec 7, 2013 · Vail & Summit County

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Weather

Weather feels warm compared to the last week. -9C in parking lot, -11 at ridgeline. Light SW winds above treeline. Light saltation.

Snowpack

South aspect HS 40-60cms. Snowpit on N aspect showed HS 74 CT23SCQ2(x3)@52cm -storm slab/old snow interface. ECTN23 Large depth hoar 3-6mm with hollow cups present to 25cm. Shooting cracks 2-3m on NW facing wind-drifted slope near treeline.