Northern San Juan

Avalanche

Josh Hirshberg · Dec 25, 2016 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

Cold, obscured skies, poor visibility, snowing up to S1, Strong S winds w/ intense blowing snow near treeline, moderate winds below treeline.

Snowpack

HST 20-25cm. Wind Slabs were rapidly building near treeline. Upper elevation slopes were significantly stripped/loaded by winds. Surfaces were wind stiffened even in open areas below treeline. Only minor cracking observed

Avalanche

None observed, though visibility was poor into early afternoon.