Southern San Juan

Avalanche

Anonymous · Feb 11, 2023 · Southern San Juan

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Snowpack

Various wind affected surfaces ATL across most aspects. Wind slab and cornice formation more apparent/widespread on NE and E facing terrain.

Avalanche

Skier triggered windslab on NE aspect ATL, 12,500ft. Slab broke above skier, skier rode off slab to safety. slab varying in thickness from 8 inches to 30 inches.