Aspen

Avalanche

Anonymous · Dec 6, 2016 · Aspen

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Weather

Overcast, cold with intermittent snow showers.

Snowpack

Snow surface has changed dramatically the last two days. Wind blown powder and breakable crust, wind transport evident. Appear to have caused a collapse on a steep north facing slope at ~11,300 ft.

Avalanche

Avalanche ran on a steep slope at ~11,300 into Upper Mud Gulch. Unable to determine the dimensions, wind appeared to have filed the slope in. Debris visible at the bottom of the slope. Appears to have ran in the last 24-36 hours. CAIC note: This slope appears to have collapsed and cracked but not slid. 1-2 people possibly on slope at time. Probably Dec. 3.