BC Zone Observation Report
Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at 12:00 AM
Vail & Summit County
Details
Date:
2014/12/02
Observer:
Public
Location
BC Zone:
Vail & Summit County
Area Description:
east vail. slab propagated app 100ft in width and ran 900+ft. Most likely ran during or shortly after 11/26 storm cycle Observed on 12/2.
Snowpack
Snowpack Description:
Major wind load on NW through NE slops above tree line under the ridge, and on roll overs in the bowl
Avalanches
Avalanche Description:
R3 D2. Major trauma consequences.
Date
Location/Path
#
Elev
Asp
Type
Trig
SizeR
SizeD
2014/12/02
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Vail Chutes
1
TL
E
SS
U
R2
D2.5
Date:
2014/12/02 (Estimated)
Area Description:
Abrahams
Landmark:
Vail Chutes
Average Width:
100 m
Average Vertical:
900 ft
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