Gunnison

Snowpack

Billy Rankin · Feb 13, 2012 · Gunnison

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Snowpack

Storm total 24 inches w/ 1.35" of water, 13" overnight with 3" more during the day, HST: 17" HS: 64" Skied West, between 10,000' - 11,600' up to 40 degrees with very few signs of instability. One big collapse on a South aspect 11,800' on a 15 degree slope. Snow was not slabbing up and wind effected snow and wind slabs were isolated to ridge tops and classic wind exposed areas. Near Tree line, 11,600, West, 40 degrees: Ski cut produced a small release 8-17" deep and ran 30 feet down hill, not even a size 1.