Aspen

Avalanche

blase reardon · Nov 22, 2017 · Aspen

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Weather

Overcast, with clouds lowering below summits and ridges to ~11,800 feet. No wind at quarry elevation (9,350 ft). No snow in trees up to 11,000 feet or higher. Rock bands had little snow on ledges.

Snowpack

Snow wet to ground at quarry. Everything up to ridgeline had gray, moist look. Given temps, expect a crust on surface all but shadiest, coldest slopes Below and Near treeline after next freeze.

Avalanche

A few roller balls off steep road cuts.