Gunnison

Snowpack

Billy Rankin · Mar 4, 2012 · Gunnison

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Weather

At elevation 10,200 single digits overnight reaching a high of 34* by 2pm, light winds out of the SW. At ridge top (12,000*) low temps in mid teen overnight reaching 25* midday, moderate winds out of the W to NW with gusting up to 37 mph, turning to light out of the NW to N.

Snowpack

New snow is bonding well with sun and wind crusts on all aspects at and below treeline, becoming heavy with warming temperatures. Observing decreasing ski pen, wind affected surfaces, a strong mid pack, minimal loading or cornice development, minimal cracking and no signs of instability.