Southern San Juan

Snowpack

Anonymous · Dec 29, 2012 · Southern San Juan

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Weather

Somewhat warm when sun was out, 20s.

Snowpack

Around 40 inch snowpack. After digging around in a few different locations, an obvious weakness 4 inches above the ground was observed. Probably a surface hoar layer above depth hoar. Layers from recent snow events above the weak layer showed slab characteristics. Tests scores widely ranged (from scary to safe) but the weak layer location remained the same. No major signs of instability. Some settlement has occurred.