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Avalanche

Crested Butte Avalanche Center · Jan 28, 2017 · Gunnison

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Weather

Weather: Freaking cold even in the sun. Clear and calm. In AM observed east winds blowing copious amounts of snow on summits of Whetstone and north ridge of Mt. Emmons. In PM, observed wind shift with snow being blown from the west on same peak and ridge. Also observed west winds blowing snow in Paradise Divide.

Snowpack

Snowpack: Keystone which is bottom of Red Lady Glades: Average Depth: 68 inches snow water equivalent (SWE): 17.1 inches snow density: 25% Crested Butte near Warming Hut: Average depth: 62 inches SWE: 15.8 inches snow density: 25%

Avalanche

Avalanches: Observed on Happy Chutes BTL and within past 48 hours?: two D2 slides on the northern side. Appeared to be naturally caused from cross loaded slopes at least two D1 slides in line with Warming Hut. One appeared to be skier triggered.