Vail & Summit County

Avalanche

Joe Szasz · Mar 25, 2018 · Vail & Summit County

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Weather

Sunny and Clear 20-25f. Winds 20-25 mph

Snowpack

Mix of supportable crust and powder. Large areas of “corn” snow. Large areas snow free from sun and wind.

Avalanche

One large avanche that appeared to be trigger by a cornice fall. The Eastern cirque recieves substantial sun early in the day. The avalanche occurred at an approx. elevation of 12,600’.