Southern San Juan

Avalanche

Mark Mueller · May 3, 2018 · Southern San Juan

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Weather

HST/W; 14"/1.45". Largest storm since late February. Cloudy skies, a few snowflakes flying around, but no accumulation. Temps felt warmer than showed up on instrumentation. Winds during the storm did not seem to be a factor.

Snowpack

No signs of instability with ski tests (NE near TL). Harmless triggered DL on very steep N aspects below TL. New snow became increasingly moist and heavy as the day progressed.

Avalanche

No observed natural avalanche activity, but overcast and low hanging clouds limited visibility.