Aspen

Avalanche

blase reardon · Dec 30, 2014 · Aspen

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Weather

Intermittent snow showers, generally S-1 with a few bursts of S1. Winds light. Sky mostly obscured with a few brief bright periods.

Snowpack

Above treeline/ near ridgeline, snow depth & structure seem highly variable, particularly on windward aspects. Near treeline, HS consistently 125-130 cm w multiple layers. Softer & less supportable below ~10900'. Verging on trapdoor below ~10000'. No sun effects.

Avalanche

Didn't see old crowns or other evidence of a recent cycle, though recent snow may have obscured any that did exist.