Vail & Summit County

Avalanche

Scott Toepfer · Dec 24, 2016 · Vail & Summit County

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Weather

The winds were so strong there was actually more erosion than loading where I could see. Old snow surfaces ATL were somewhat polished from past winds so any drifting snow looked to be rolling, with help from wind, down to valley floors. Nearby Wx station had steady 50's gusting 70's from 10 to noon.

Snowpack

Near and above treeline ravaged by wind would be the description du jour.

Avalanche

Likely ran near or just after the big storm cycle of December 17/18 I am guessing.