Northern San Juan

Avalanche

Anonymous · Mar 26, 2022 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

Sunny, light/little wind, on east aspect at 12,000'. Forecasted high of 53 deg at 11,000'.

Snowpack

-Supportive, soft shallow 'corn' snow at 12,000' on a low angle, east aspect -Heavy, wet unsupportive snow at 12,600' with increased slope angle (35-38 deg) on east aspect. Sinking approximately boot deep.

Avalanche

Wet Loose slide released around warming rocks from approx. 500' above the skiers transition point.