Washington Gulch/Conies

CB Avalanche Center2014-15 Observations

Name: Irwin Guides (CBMG)
Title: Washington Gulch/Conies
Location: Crested Butte Area
Date of Observation: 01/09/2015
Aspect: North East, East, South East
Elevation: 9400-11600

Weather: WEATHER: Clear, Light West wind on ridge, no temps observed.

Snowpack: SNOWPACK/AVALANCHE OBS: Large surface hoar on top of facets, with a thin, supporting mid-pack, over basal facets. Significant whumpfing in valley bottom; but no signs of instabilities observed on slopes up to 35º.