Northern San Juan

Avalanche

Josh Hirshberg · Jan 28, 2016 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

Calm, Sunny, Hot. Hi of 46°F at top of Red Mtn Pass.

Snowpack

Widespread Surface Hoar preserved on shaded slopes near and below treeline

Avalanche

Numerous Wet Loose slides on steep sunny slopes. A couple recent slabs also on sunny slopes. Saw debris from a recent large slide on SE, >TL in Porphyry Gulch, but could not determine whether it was a slab or point release