Gunnison
AvalancheEvan Ross · Jan 15, 2020 · Gunnison
Weather
Few clouds and calm winds.
Snowpack
The general summary would be a variable snowpack that is heavily wind effected on everything but the most protected lower elevations areas. I didn't encounter any concerning snowpack structure at those lower elevations slopes. Cross-loading at those lower elevations didn't appear to be an issue either. At mid and upper elevations the snowpack is raked by the recent winds. Lots of bare ground, wind-board, or stubborn hard slabs. Easterly facing slopes had the most continuous snowpack. For the area, these wind-loaded easterly facing slopes would be the most concerning slopes for triggering a persistent slab avalanche.
Avalanche
Recent natural avalanches included a couple large persistent slabs on northerly facing terrain near and above treeline, and several small wind slabs primary on easterly facing slopes.