Gunnison

Avalanche

(Public) Crested Butte Avalanche Center · Jan 24, 2021 · Gunnison

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Weather

Weather: Overcast with occasional sun pockets, light west wind, moderate snowfall.

Snowpack

Snowpack: Wind stripped @ ridge. West aspect- 30-60cm below ridge. Firm sun crust and wind board. East aspect- 60-105cm below ridge. Firm windslab on top of sun crust supportive to snow machine. Sheltered on ridge- 105cm, 10cm storm snow (see photo)

Avalanche

Avalanches: Collapsing and Whumpfing, everywhere, loud as Thor. No visible avalanches.