Gunnison

Quick report

Zach Guy · Jan 2, 2026 · Gunnison

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Weather

Warm, wet snowfall this morning, a few heavy pulses (S3 to S5). Partial clearing by 11:30 and snowfall mostly ended after that. I could see light drifting from NW winds in the alpine, no blowing snow below treeline. cloud cover: overcast; wind loading: light; rain elevation (ft): Below valley floor; recent snowfall (cm): 15 to 20; snow avail for transport: moderate amounts

Snowpack

Only minor cracking (1' to 2') under skis.

Avalanche

Ski cut a few small storm slabs on steep rollovers near the top of 3rd Bowl. Heard a larger natural avalanche come down the east face of Gothic around 11:00 a.m.