Southern San Juan

Avalanche

Rachel Landis · Jan 2, 2019 · Southern San Juan

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Weather

S-1, with light winds from the SW. Air temp approximately 20 degrees

Snowpack

Variable snow depth depending on exposure to solar. 115 cm depth in north trees, 50cm storm total—light as it comes, small 10cm slab at bottom of pack resting on 3mm facets

Avalanche

NE aspect, 10,500’, 35 degree roll. Skier triggered R2D2, 50 feet wide, 100 feet long. Followed up by a sympathetic release same aspect, R1D1.