Vail & Summit County

Avalanche

Rob Hunker · Feb 3, 2014 · Vail & Summit County

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Weather

OC, nil, 19F, 85%, SW7/17

Snowpack

HS 46";6" settlement since end of storm; storm board 18" cleared;

Avalanche

Only 1 avalanche crossed the highway (with 5-6 feet on centerline, closing the highway) during the last storm; Switchback Chute #3 which is the largest chute in the group of 6. Chute #1 reached the edge of the road. I am surprised that the other chutes did not run; which means that they are still a risk to hit the highway during the next storm with a load of 12-18" on the storm board.