Vail & Summit County

Avalanche

Tommy Peters · Feb 26, 2016 · Vail & Summit County

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Weather

Temp: 32-37 Wind: Calm Sky: Sunny/CLear Location: Buffalo Mtn (Willow Creek drainage) Aspect: NE Elevation: Approx 9900 feet

Snowpack

-Snowpack appeared very cohesive and stable -Top 10 cm was new snow, very sugary -Bottom 50 cm was medium facets -Between was layers of persistant slabs and some freeze thaw crusts - In Isolated column test, saw a fracture 15 cm from surface @ 28 taps -Overall, confident in the snowpack of this aspect and elevation

Avalanche

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