Gunnison

Snowpack

Zach Guy · Jan 27, 2013 · Gunnison

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Weather

Overcast skies midday, with broken skies in the a.m. and p.m. Light snowfall until midday with less than an inch of accumulation. Winds increased to moderate in the afternoon from the SW, with moderate snow transportation onto NE slopes. Temps unseasonably warm.

Snowpack

Settled storm snow depths are 8-10" on average. The new snow became moist to wet throughout below 10,000 feet on all aspects as the day progressed, and remained dry at high elevations. Brief periods of direct sun intensified warming and created roller balls on steep slopes receiving sun. The top several inches contains a lot of graupel. Some rumbling collapses on flat slopes.