Vail & Summit County

Avalanche

Joe Szasz · Feb 8, 2016 · Vail & Summit County

Weather

Mostly Sunny. Windy and Cold near ridgeline. Westerly Winds transporting a substantial amount of snow.

Snowpack

Windblown above treeline. Supportable crust with approximately 15cm of new snow on crust. Stratugi to 30cm in places.

Avalanche

One large avalanche observed above where the summer trail leaves the treeline near 11,750. Crown was very deep. Approximately 150cm near the deepest spots. Debris collected on a bench which served as a terrain trap. Debris to 5m deep. Signs of cross loading in this area.