Northern San Juan

Avalanche

Jonathan Cooper · Dec 10, 2019 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

Clear skies. Ridge top winds were moderate with stronger gusts. Below treeline winds were calm with moderate gusts. Air temperature stayed below freezing - solar affect was noted on exposed aspects.

Avalanche

Numerous loose dry avalanches on steep southerly aspects near rock bands. Witnessed a soft slab release naturally on a wind loaded east aspect @ ~12,000ft.