Northern San Juan
Quick reportKrista Beyer · Jan 14, 2026 · Northern San Juan
Weather
calm and warm
Snowpack
Above treeline slopes vary in depth, but generally average between 70cm and a meter deep on NW-N-NE slopes. In areas more sheltered from wind-loading, the snowpack carries layers that are breaking down and lack any energy for propagation. This structure displays the history of a winter characterized by long intermissions between storms and some disappointing warm temperatures around the holidays. In this area firmer and deeper wind slabs appear isolated to ridgeline and easy to identify and avoid. The harder thing to avoid as you climb in elevation is breakable crust.