Gunnison

Snowpack

Crested Butte Avalanche Center · Mar 21, 2018 · Gunnison

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Weather

Steady light gusting to moderate winds from the West. High temps in the mid 20’s. High thin overcast skies.

Snowpack

Recent drifts observed 1 to 3 feet thick. Cracking was localized to areas where the drifts were 1-finger hard or stiffer. Near treeline the drifts were quiet and soft, only becoming denser / stiffer and able to crack above treeline.