Gunnison

Avalanche

Crested Butte Avalanche Center · Nov 15, 2015 · Gunnison

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Weather

Weather: Clear skies, sunny, warm. Winds picking up in the afternoon coming from the NW.

Snowpack

Snowpack: NE-E-SE consolidating after most recent storm. Snowpack depth above 11,800′ ft ranged from 80cm-120cm in most areas. There were 3 apparent interfaces, the weakest layer remaining at the base. Rapid loading of E-SE beginning in the afternoon.

Avalanche

Avalanches: Small R1 D1 point release under high point of Saddle on Owen