Vail & Summit County

Avalanche

Aaron Ball · Jan 7, 2021 · Vail & Summit County

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Weather

Mostly sunny with light winds from the NW.

Snowpack

Several large collapses were observed in open terrain. Snowpack tests showed propagation at the 12/10 interface. Stiff mid-pack slab overlying large facets and chains of Depth Hoar.

Avalanche

R3 D2 HS avalanche observed on NE aspect of Wingle Ridge. Approx 1000ft wide and ran approx 350 ft. Likely ran on 12/10 interface. Unknown trigger, but lots of high marks on adjacent slopes to the North.