Gunnison

Avalanche

Crested Butte Avalanche Center · Feb 24, 2020 · Gunnison

View on map

Weather

Weather: Heavy squall moved through 8-9:30 am. Big winds, temperature drop and heavy precipitation dropped about 2”. Then the sun came out and it got COLD.

Snowpack

Snowpack: Good soft snow skiing conditions. No wind or storm slab development in protected areas though wind board found at lower elevations where exposed to wind. In upper start zones we found over 2 meter of snow with a weak, faceted base. No crusts on steep North facing slopes.

Avalanche

Avalanches: Only small loose dry in steep sheltered terrain