BC Zone Observation Report
Monday, February 17, 2020 at 12:00 AM
Gunnison
Details
Date:
2020/02/17
Observer:
(Public) Crested Butte Avalanche Center
Organization:
CBAC
Location
BC Zone:
Gunnison
Weather
Weather Description:
Overcast AM becoming Scattered by afternoon. Moderate WNW winds persisted, refilling the skin track through the day. Cold in there shade, warm in the sun.
Snowpack
Snowpack Description:
less new snow than expected, about 6? average. Obvious signs of wind transport during the storm.
Avalanches
Avalanche Description:
1x SS-N-R1-D1-I on a South facing convexity at 11,200?. Could have been remotely triggered from the ridge, but I think it was due to a short period of strong solar radiation. 1x SS-ASu-R1-D1-I 1st skier ski cut, 2nd skier released a small pocket on a steep convex roll at 10,800? in an open pocket in the trees
Date
Location/Path
#
Elev
Asp
Type
Trig
SizeR
SizeD
2020/02/17
†
Anthracites
1
<TL
S
SS
N
R1
D1
Date:
2020/02/17 (Estimated)
Observer:
(Public) Crested Butte Avalanche Center
Organization:
CBAC
Area Description:
Harmless avalanche running on 2/15 melt/freeze crust
Landmark:
Anthracites
2020/02/17
†
Anthracites
1
TL
N
SS
AS / u
R1
D1
Date:
2020/02/17 (Estimated)
Observer:
(Public) Crested Butte Avalanche Center
Organization:
CBAC
Landmark:
Anthracites
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