Aspen

Avalanche

blase reardon Colin Mitchell · Apr 4, 2017 · Aspen

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Weather

5-14" new snow, with largest accumulations at mid-elevations (Lincoln Creek to lower Lost Man area). Break in clouds late morning, then winds shifted from S to N as second wave moved in from north. S-1 going to steady S2 w bursts of S5. ~4" fell during our time up there. Rimed crystals. Winds above treeline 10-20 mph, but light near treeline.

Snowpack

Storm snow on supportable old surfaces.

Avalanche

Poor visibility, so no view of surrounding slopes.