Southern San Juan

Avalanche

Mark Mueller · Mar 18, 2018 · Southern San Juan

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Weather

Snow fell heavy at times from the time I arrived at WCP (about 1000) until about 1400. Gusty winds led to periods of intense wind loading. Snowfall eased after 1400, but gusty winds continued until I left about 1600

Snowpack

As the new snow built up in the early afternoon, Soft storm slabs and loose snow avalanches were easily triggered on steep N aspects below TL.

Avalanche

No natural avalanche activity observed along the highway corridor