Aspen

Avalanche

Anonymous · Feb 8, 2018 · Aspen

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Weather

Blue skies, wind from the NW at higher elevations with snow transport evident. Cold temps in the AM rapidly warming with sun exposure.

Snowpack

Shallow, non cohesive snow below tree line turning to wind affected snow near and above tree line on E aspect.

Avalanche

Point release from recent wind loaded snow on NE aspect above tree line. Small loose snow release below tree line on short, steep and shaded NE aspect.