Southern San Juan

Avalanche

Mark Mueller · Feb 13, 2018 · Southern San Juan

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Weather

AM obs; HN/W 15"/1.8", HST/W 23"/2.4". Light snow and snow showers during the day with little additional accumulation. Temps in the 20s and moderate to strong SW winds with moderate wind loading.

Snowpack

Widespread rumbling slope collapse (NW-N-E-SE near and below TL). Lots of fresh cornice formation- very tender and breaking well back from the edge.

Avalanche

Visibility never improved to allow observations of near and above TL avalanche paths.