Vail & Summit County

Avalanche

Ryan Lewthwaite · Nov 22, 2018 · Vail & Summit County

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Weather

Sunny & clear with clam breeze from SW. West aspect in Pacific drainage above 11K

Snowpack

Shallow faceted snowpack. On West aspect near treeline, above 11K, in the W Pacific drainage. Loose faceted grains below thin crust are of most concern. Unconsolidated facets with large pore spaces that fall out of pit wall. Tests have no strong results

Avalanche

Older mid-storm wind slabs on N-E aspects at Ridgeline & cornice features.