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Snowpack

Crested Butte Avalanche Center · Nov 19, 2014 · Gunnison

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Snowpack

Anthricites seventh and east bowl on 11/19. Near surface facets existed on all aspects and at all elevation, 1-3mm Surface hoar crystal on S-SE-E slopes. Stiff wind slabs were found on N-E slopes ranging in depth between 3-12 inches. HS averaged 65cm with areas as deep as 110cm. Upper slope of East bowl had avalanched ~1-2 ft deep and ~40ft wide crown running about 150 feet. Upon returning to the car in day light we noticed a large slide in "Northwest Bowl" R3 D2.5.