Gunnison

Avalanche

Crested Butte Avalanche Center · Nov 17, 2015 · Gunnison

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Weather

Weather: Light snow during midday. Winds were generally moderate but with some strong gusting at ridge top. Visibility was limited. Observed wind transporting snow in several locations.

Snowpack

Snowpack: New snow accumulation at 1pm was about 7 inches. Snow surface in open areas was starting to stiffen and crack. Cracking was shallow and only extended a few feet in front of skis. Didn’t experience any collapsing.

Avalanche

Avalanches: There were two R1D1 slides on an open NE slope. They appeared to be very shallow, only involving the top few inches.