Northern San Juan

Snowpack

Silverton Avalanche School SAS · Feb 2, 2013 · Northern San Juan

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Snowpack

Observed widespread collapsing upon approach to a NW facing pit location. Observed runnels, roller-balls, and small wet-loose activity on S-facing slopes. Dug a pit on a NW aspect, 30 degree slope angle. HS 150cm, tiny surface hoar observed on the surface. Overall structure was weak, 40 cm of DH and facets beneath a 1F storm slab. Got a CT 24 Q2 shear at 20cm from the ground.