Gunnison

Avalanche

Tom Schaefer · Jan 7, 2019 · Gunnison

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Weather

Temperatures in the teens moderate gusty winds from the West. 9" Storm total so far and still snowing S2.

Snowpack

Teocalli Bowl NTL N-NE aspects. Before the storm this area had been controlled and packed. On N aspects HS avg. 60 cm's of weak faceted snow as the aspect tilted E HS avg. 40cm's with a 10 cm surface crust over weak faceted snow. Big Hole BTL NW aspect this area has received zero traffic or work throughout the season. One month prior this slope ran natural on facets on the ground, and has since filled back in w/ 60 cm's of snow that has become weak and faceted.

Avalanche

Teocalli Bowl NE aspect NTL several AE-SS-R1-D1-I (storm slab failed from explosives and adjacent paths ran sympathetic. Reported by route leader as N aspect NTL AS-SS-R4-D1.5-I Big Hole NW aspect BTL ASr-SS-R3-D2-O/G ( triggered 10' away while approaching slope)