Aspen

Avalanche

Nick Springstead · Jan 17, 2019 · Aspen

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Weather

Obscured (AM) --> Few (PM). Strong (SW) ATL & TL --> Moderate (SW) ATL & TL. Mostly Light (SW) BTL.

Snowpack

HN24 at TLS Wx. Station (Snowmass Ski Area, 11,750ft) = 9.9in. Moderate (SW) overnight following snowfall.

Avalanche

SS-N-D2-O x 2 (South shoulder of Garrett Peak, Willoughby Ridge mid-path (~12,000ft) - east aspects. SS-N-D1-O x 2-3 (Willoughby Ridge low (~11,300ft) and near ridgecrest (~12,900ft) - east aspects. All likely released during the night; observed at 8am, 20190117. Several old avalanches are visible under the previous weekend's 10in HST.