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Avalanche

(Public) Crested Butte Avalanche Center · Mar 2, 2021 · Gunnison

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Weather

Clear with a light westerly breeze. Temp was in the 20’s

Snowpack

Snowpack: 70-80 cm total height of snowpack. Fist on top with a density change in the mid pack to fist+ then large grain facets at the bottom. The surface facets slid on the density change. Fairly predictable.

Avalanche

Avalanches: Small loose snow sluff avalanche right off the top. 15 cm deep on 33 degree slope. 40’ wide by 80 feet long.