Aspen

Avalanche

Carson Spung · Feb 17, 2021 · Aspen

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Weather

BRK, L (W) period of moderate west winds overnight, nil

Snowpack

24” of new snow 1.2” of water in the last week, chained depth hoar on the ground followed by facets in the bottom third (approx.) of the snowpack

Avalanche

Willow head wall SS-N-D1.5-O/G She’s easy headwall SS-N-D1-O/G Omega cliffs L-N-D1-I Unsure of timing of these avalanches but they appear to be a least a few days old. Today was the first day in the past week visibility allowed us to see west willow.