Gunnison

Avalanche

Crested Butte Avalanche Center · Jan 15, 2015 · Gunnison

Weather: sunny, strong winds at ridgelines

Snowpack: 4-7 inches of new low density snow that fell over weak facets/windboard in the shade and melt freeze-crust or solar aspects

Avalanches: Small pocket released on steep, East cliffy terrain above treeline. Looked like new storm snow that had been recently loaded.