Gunnison

Avalanche

Ben Pritchett · Dec 24, 2019 · Gunnison

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Weather

Very warm for late December. No inversion even in West Brush Creek - odd in it of itself.

Snowpack

2 to 3+ foot deep snowpack. Generally borderline supportive. Ski penetration 10cm in most areas, though shallow spots ski pen sank a deeper. Boot penetration was to ground most everywhere. No collapsing or cracking despite even on sustained time on slopes 40+ degrees in steepness. ECTP 20 on basal Depth Hoar on 40 degree east-facing sheltered and shady slope where HS was 115cm.

Avalanche

One fresh Loose Wet avalanche off Teocalli Mtn.