Not in blizzard conditions in all situations. Had an avalanche fatality here a couple of years ago by someone off course by just 90 feet and skiing under a cornice. Most GPS are good to 20 feet or better. Might have made all the difference to him.
Like Dan says, get lots of information if the situation is hazardous.
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