Vail & Summit County

Avalanche

Ian Hoyer · Feb 16, 2016 · Vail & Summit County

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Weather

Warm and calm down lower. Strong west winds above treeline.

Snowpack

The quick storm left between 8" and a foot of new snow. Storm snow appeared well bonded except in very wind-drifted areas. Structure is still not great anywhere, but definitely most concerning on wind-drifted slopes.

Avalanche

Saw a number of fresh avalanches on leeward slopes, all SE facing and above treeline.