Vail & Summit County

Avalanche

Mike Floyd · Dec 21, 2020 · Vail & Summit County

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Weather

Warm and breezy

Snowpack

Anywhere I found a slab, the snow underneath was weak and prone to failure. South, southwest, west, and northwest aspects above treeline are burned out and wind scoured and only hold snow in protected pockets. Coverage remains thin and variable with plenty of rocks and logs.

Avalanche

Old crown of a natural avalanche on SE aspect 12,800. Photo taken 12.21.2020