Northern San Juan

Avalanche

Chris Dickson · Jan 8, 2023 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

Cold morning with partly cloudy skies. Temps in the teens.

Snowpack

This slope showed signs of wind-loading from prior days.

Avalanche

Large slab avalanche (unknown trigger but likely natural) released sometime overnight on 1/7 or in the early AM of 1/8. NW aspect, ATL, with a wide crown.