Vail & Summit County

Avalanche

Becs Hodgetts · Feb 13, 2017 · Sawatch

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Weather

Low "fog" cloudbanks at 11K', and generally overcast. Good visibility into start zones. 28F

Snowpack

Zion 1 has a large (for the path) cornice which spans almost the entire ridge, which will be monitored during the next warm-up. Other paths to Buckeye 1 and 2 were unremarkable, all have ample snow coverage. Skiers have been active in the Buckeye 2 area. Graveline was notable by the small (for this time of year) cornice, and NW aspect start zone being stripped of snow. Not surprising following last weeks strong WSW winds.

Avalanche

Resolution Cliffs saw a small Wet Loose cycle February 9/10, with numerous rollerballs and very small sluffs that did not reach the roadway.