Vail & Summit County

Avalanche

Anonymous · Dec 9, 2018 · Vail & Summit County

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Weather

Light clouds, wind from west at 5-10, approx 15F at 12,000 ft

Snowpack

Observed avalanche from distance early Saturday morning, about 5” fresh snow Friday, skied same area Friday late afternoon with no wind and avalanche had not yet occurred

Avalanche

E face Elk Mountain, >TL, Estimate size R2, D2, Natural release