Gunnison

Snowpack

Crested Butte Avalanche Center · Dec 28, 2012 · Gunnison

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Weather

Cold Temps with gusty winds at all elevations.

Snowpack

New snow varied around 10-12". Ridgetop skin track had knee to thigh deep new snow. Snow was dense and stiff in open areas near tree line. In the trees snow was less dense. Skiing was thigh deep in most places. Winds were stiffening the upper pack and slab creation was prevalent. Some cracking on ridge top with no other signs of instabilities.