Southern San Juan

Avalanche

Mark Mueller · Feb 1, 2016 · Southern San Juan

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Weather

Snow, heavy at time throughout the morning. Snow showers, heavy at times in the afternoon. Strong SW winds. Storm total; 25"/2.9". 6" additional at 1430.

Snowpack

No signs of instability during short afternoon tour. Serious widespread wind drifting.

Avalanche

Despite less than ideal visibility, widespread natural avalanche activity observed during the day in the backcountry as snow and wind continued. Mostly below TL on nearly all aspects visible from along the highway corridor. All seemed to involve just the new snow.