Vail & Summit County

Avalanche

Matt Kennedy · Jan 7, 2022 · Vail & Summit County

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Weather

Clear, light west wind, moderate to strong gusts at ridge tops. Warm ~0degC.

Snowpack

NTL found a mix of graupel and 1-2mm surface hoar on variety of aspects.

Avalanche

Observed several natural sz 2 slides on east aspects around 11,600’. Looks to have occurred within last 24 hrs. Start zones are east through south, but slides pretty much stuck to the east aspect. Rough estimate crown depth close to ~1m.