Gunnison

Snowpack

Zach Guy · Jan 14, 2014 · Gunnison

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Weather

Light to moderate snowfall under overcast skies to broken skies. Temps were steady in the mid teens at 10k and near 10F at 12k. Winds averaged around 15mph from NW, with gusts reaching 40 mph.

Snowpack

5” of new snow today (.15 SWE) on top of 5” (.15 SWE) that fell last night. 3% density!! Around our terrain, 8” of low density fluff over the Jan 12th snow which is denser/stiffer. Moderate snow transport with new snow becoming slabbier in the afternoon at upper elevations due to wind. Minor cracking in top 8” on windloaded slopes. No signs of instability below these layers observed today with large explosives that were targeting deep instability concerns on West facing terrain near/below treeline. These areas have all seen heavy early-season use and previous explosive work.