Northern San Juan

Snowpack

Ann Mellick · Jan 5, 2011 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

Partly cloudy with lenticulars forming after noon. Cool with gusty winds above treeline.

Snowpack

Recent new snow (3"-4") and persistent NW winds have smoothed the snow surface and disguised many of the recent slides, especially in exposed terrain. Increasing slab depth and tension on southerly slopes where active loading is taking place. Sheltered areas below treeline continue to settle.