Northern San Juan

Avalanche

Chris Cullaz · Apr 30, 2019 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

Obscured, S1/S2 variable, light to moderate winds with snow available for transport. Temps varied based on cloud cover, low to high 30s. Northern aspect, 12,400

Snowpack

20-40 cm of new heavy wet snow on firm melt/freeze.

Avalanche

Potential cornice fall released D1 on NE/E theater couloir into Grande. Poured Over large cliff and we were hit by the powder blast but no burials or movement for skiers (4). Heavy loose dry Debris ran 600-800, 1-2 ft deep