Northern San Juan

Avalanche

Reid Christopher · Jan 31, 2024 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

Clear trending broken mid level cumulus. 25 deg F above T/L with light west winds

Snowpack

Areas of HS below 80cm (which is most) are continuing to facet and weaken. Surface and previous HST facetting as well giving a very airy snowpack anywhere wind hasn't stiffened the slab. Probing revealed largely 70-100 cm distribution above T/L

Avalanche

12,800 W asp below Emery Peak/North Fork Cement Ck. Ran in past 48hrs as area was observed 2 days ago and not down. Small crowns noted in cliffs above may have triggered slab.