Vail & Summit County

Avalanche

Ian Hoyer · Nov 24, 2015 · Vail & Summit County

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Weather

Nice bluebird day. Not much wind down low, but little bit gusty near treeline.

Snowpack

No slab development below treeline, but lots of facets. A bit of slab formation near treeline, at least on NE-E. Alpine mostly blown bare, especailly W-S aspects. E above treeline has slightly better coverage.

Avalanche

Saw one old Wind Slab avalanche from across the valley. It was in a wind-loaded gully, surrounded by bare ground, assuming it happened 11/21-22. Too far away to get a picture.