Northern San Juan

Avalanche

Josh Hirshberg · Jan 29, 2017 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

Calm, warm, sunny. Strong solar radiation

Snowpack

Found widespread surface hoar and near surface facets on surface below 10,000ft.

Avalanche

Saw a number of recently reported avalanches. Widespread avy cycle Jan 23-24 w/ many very large slides due to loading on Nrly slopes. More recent cycle on Srly slopes, though less extensive.