Northern San Juan

Avalanche

Marshell Thompson · Mar 23, 2025 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

Clear skies. Warm. 8 inches if fresh from previous day with winds out of northwest.

Snowpack

Approaching spring like conditions

Avalanche

West face of Emery peak slid after 1 snowmobiler drove onto the upper bench onto a previously established snowmobile track. . Sled was approx 800ft away from the avalanche crown and was descending the bench when snow started moving. Was able to outrun it without a problem. Sympathetic release occurred on the South West face of Emery approx 300ft from the main slide.