Gunnison

Avalanche

Zach Guy · Mar 30, 2016 · Gunnison

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Weather

Overcast and broken skies, Periods of S-1 to S1, with 2" of accumulation through the day. Calm winds in the morning increased to moderate with stronger gusts by the afternoon, variable directions but generally SW. Light snow transport in the PM. S3 at the end of the day.

Snowpack

3-4" of creamy storm snow, with minimal signs of wind drifting at all elevations. Fell on thick, supportive crusts on ESE to SW aspects, and settled powder on due west. No signs of instability.

Avalanche

Some brief views of southern Ruby Range and Scarp Ridge, with no recent avalanches.