Northern San Juan

Snowpack

Matt Steen · Jan 25, 2012 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

Clear. Northerly winds transporting low density snow and cross loading east and west facing slopes. Loading southern slopes.

Snowpack

Moderate wind slabbing near and above treeline terrain. Below treeline westerly facing slopes 100-150cm deep. Collapsing where back country travelers have not been. Stepping off the ski track likely produced a collapse.