Vail & Summit County
AvalancheGreg Day · Jan 3, 2021 · Vail & Summit County
Weather
Sunny, 15 deg. F. Windy overnight.
Snowpack
Observed from the neighborhood below. Appears highly wind loaded.
Avalanche
Northstar Mountain - Summit County Side. North facing slope on the lower eastern ridge that heads down towards hoosier pass parking lot. Elevation Approx 12,000 ft, just above treeline. Observed from Robertson Ln and Quandary Ln in Northstar Neighborhood below slide. No sign of ski tracks from below, but snow surface appears dense and wind affected. Noticed the slide while walking the dog at 9 am. Did not notice this slide yesterday, not sure if its natural or skier triggered.