BC Zone Observation Report
Sunday, February 7, 2016 at 12:00 AM
Vail & Summit County
Details
Date:
2016/02/07
Observer:
J Mo
Organization:
Public
Location
BC Zone:
Vail & Summit County
Area Description:
North/West aspect of Big Bowl, North side of Resolution Road. Vail Pass/Ptarmigan Ridge area. Elevation around 10,700".
Weather
Weather Description:
Mid level clouds, winds 10-15 mph, (N/NW), temp 15 degrees F.
Snowpack
Snowpack Description:
Fresh wind load (6-8") from N/NW on top of persistent deep layer. South facing (lower) aspects developed surface layer over previous 24 hours while higher aspects were loaded (4-8") from overnight wind event.
Avalanches
Avalanche Description:
No natural activity, no settling. Skier released, ran to road below.' R1-D2 Crown 8".
Date
Location/Path
#
Elev
Asp
Type
Trig
SizeR
SizeD
2016/02/07
†
Vail Pass
1
<TL
NW
SS
AS / u
R1
D1
Date:
2016/02/07 (Estimated)
Observer:
J Mo
Organization:
Public
Landmark:
Vail Pass
Elevation:
10700 ft
Average Crown:
8 in
Average Width:
50 ft
Average Vertical:
75 ft
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