BC Zone Observation Report
Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at 12:00 AM
Vail & Summit County
Details
Date:
2019/03/06
Observer:
Barrett Langendoerfer
Organization:
Guide, Vail Powder Guides
Location
BC Zone:
Vail & Summit County
Area Description:
Vail Pass
Route Description:
Boss Basin backside, near Pearl peak.
Weather
Weather Description:
Temps mid 20's, sunny am, increasing clouds. Winds 10-15 W. Aspect NE-W-S. Elevation 11,500 -11,800ft.
Snowpack
Snowpack Description:
Snow cycle 2/28-3/4. 35-40 inches total accumulation. Winds 15-20 W avg thru cycle, some gusts to 40. Interesting loading patterns here as we do not recall seeing previous avalanche activity in these areas.
Avalanches
Avalanche Description:
Seen on morning of 3/5, several slides running in previous 24-48hrs (best estimate). Aspect NE-W-S. Elevation 11,500 -11,800ft. Not repeat offenders. We do not recall seeing these paths run before. Photo from phone.
Date
Location/Path
#
Elev
Asp
Type
Trig
SizeR
SizeD
2019/03/04
†
2
TL
S
D2
Date:
2019/03/04 (Estimated)
Observer:
Barrett Langendoerfer
Organization:
Guide, Vail Powder Guides
Sliding Surface:
O - Within Old Snow
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