Southern San Juan
AvalancheEric Deitemeyer · Mar 3, 2015 · Southern San Juan
Weather
10"HN24 1.5" SWE Peak Wind Gust 74 @ SW 40" of snow and 3" of SWE in the prior four days S-1 with obscured sky all day with moderate snow transport
Snowpack
150 cm of snow from last 10 day on top of 80 cm of faceted old snow
Avalanche
HSAE R4 D3 o Triggered with 2lb PETN North aspect near tree line 45 degree slope angle SSN R3 D2 o North aspect below tree line 42 degree slope angle These paths have had avalanche hazard reduction efforts throughout the winter with explosives, ski cuts and lots of skier compaction.