Gunnison

Avalanche

Crested Butte Avalanche Center · Nov 13, 2015 · Gunnison

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Weather

Weather: Clear, cold morning- then warming with strong radiation and light westerly winds (non transport speeds).

Snowpack

Snowpack: Shallow. 20-50cm average HS with deeper wind drifted areas behind trees and ridges. 3 distinct layers on west facing slope where I dug, October melt-freeze, November 4-6th storm, and our most recent November 11th storm. Q2 shears in CT and ECT tests on melt freeze crust that form on Nov. 6th storm. 1-2mm facets/crust combo.

Avalanche

Avalanches: several D2 avalanches on Axtell, and near the Ruby Dyke, one appearing to be triggered by wildlife.