Northern San Juan

Avalanche

Vince Anderson · Jan 13, 2018 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

Sky: clear; T:~20°F; W: NW, mod (~20mph)

Snowpack

Guessing: 5-30 cm wind slab over 50+ cm storm snow over 25cm facets

Avalanche

R2, D2 SS; crown approx: 30-100cm X 60m; 200 m path; 35-40° start zone. 2 skiers skinned up adjacent slope and triggered remotely. The slope they were on looked about 30-35°.