Aspen

Avalanche

blase reardon · Feb 20, 2018 · Aspen

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Weather

Skies obscured except for brief windows that slammed shut. Moderate SW winds that eased mid-late afternoon. Snow showers (S-1) most of afternoon w only 1-2" additional accumulation.

Snowpack

Storm snow on crusts, older storm snow depending on aspect. Accumulations varied by aspect and elevation, w less snow on mid-elevation wests. Surprisingly little wind effect in end of storm snow. Older drifting camouflaged.

Avalanche

Views of surrounding slopes mostly obscured by clouds. 1 small slab with crown not filled in below exit from Oly Bowl; possible older crown several hundred feet lower.