Vail & Summit County
Avalanchesteve conlin · Jan 8, 2022 · Vail & Summit County
Weather
clear, sunny, warm, winds mild at lower elevation, high winds above tree line
Snowpack
vail had reported 8" on the 6th, exposed ridges and south faces wind swept, north aspects and shaded tree hollow to ground..
Avalanche
ridge south of bald mountain, north east aspect, 11400', 40 degree slope, 3' crown extended 400 feet just below the ridge line, avalanche ran 300' into basin