Gunnison

Snowpack

John MacKinnon · Jan 19, 2012 · Gunnison

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Snowpack

Still observing wide-spread shooting cracks and rumbling collapses on BTL east facing terrain. 30 cm of storm snow resting on 50 cm of facets---storm snow settling into (4F) slab resting on much weaker (F) snow. ECTP 6 (SC) and repeatable CTE (SC) results that broke on facets down 35-40 cm. Heard a first hand account of a small remote triggered avalanche that was triggered over 200 feet away. Observed above freezing temps and light to moderate down valley winds with stronger westerly winds aloft.