Northern San Juan

Snowpack

Travis Laverty · Nov 3, 2022 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

AM: OVC. Snowing consistent S1 with periods of S2. Approximately 2” new snow accumulation during the morning. BTL wind light SW - no transport. Wind in open areas: moderate SW with light transport. -3 at 1015.

Snowpack

6” to 8” new snow overnight: dry medium density snow with a slabby feel. Few unstable snow signs in the early AM with isolated collapsing on due N. Much more collapsing closer to noon. 1” basal ice layer with refrozen facets on E. Moist basal facets on N. N BTL = CT3 Q2 down 20cm on 2mm facets, ECTN15 on same layer