Aspen

Avalanche

blase reardon · Dec 12, 2015 · Aspen

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Weather

HST 4-7" depending on location and elevation. Density/ grain type change left top 2+" cohesive. S1 all day, w extended periods of S2. No evidence of wind effects overnight; zero wind all day.

Snowpack

New snow on weak, barely supportable snowpack. F+ to 4F throughput. Below new snow, grains are primarily facets/ depth hoar, increasing in size w depth but all rounding.

Avalanche

One micro-sluff on steep roadcut. Poor visibility, so couldn't see surrounding peaks.