Northern San Juan

Avalanche

Elizabeth Schwab · Mar 9, 2018 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

Sky: BKN Precip: NO Wind: C Temp: above freezing

Snowpack

NE aspect, Treeline 11,200ft, Ridgeline As the ridge crested between North and North East there was evidence of wind loaded snow in the start zone with the snowpack below consisting of entirely facets. There is a defined crown, but no defined flanks as it seemed to slough BTL towards Blair Gulch. Triggered from 5ft away

Avalanche

NE, 11,200 Treeline, Ridgeline R1D2