Gunnison
SnowpackCrested Butte Avalanche Center · Feb 24, 2013 · Gunnison
Weather
Tour on Emmons under broken skies that quickly became overcast by 11 am. Very light scattered snow (S-1) gave way to consistent light snow in the afternoon. (S1). Temps remained chilly and winds were calm BTL. Winds aloft were out of the NW.
Snowpack
Very light scattered snow (S-1) gave way to consistent light snow in the afternoon (S1). Temps remained chilly and winds were calm BTL. Winds aloft were out of the NW. Got one collapse on a S aspect at 10,900 ft while breaking trail. ~15 cm of recent storm snow on a crust below 11,000 ft and ~20 cm of recent storm snow at 11,500. HS 125 cm at 11,500 ft.