Northern San Juan
AvalancheAIARE Level 3 Silverton · Mar 1, 2016 · Northern San Juan
Weather
Clouds increased throughout the day. Winds remained light to moderate. No wind loading. Radiation was moderate due to cloud cover and winds.
Snowpack
South east aspects below treeline were generally moist at the surface 2cm-5cm. Recycled Pow (NSF) skiing on a NW aspect skier was good. No signs of instability. Snow did not soften till 11,800.
Avalanche
Wet loose avalanche (D1.5) observed on a SW slope above treeline in Prospect Bowl on Red 3. Most Likely ran in the last 72 hrs. Cornice fall (D1) in Prospect bowl on a south aspect (12,800). Near summit of Red 3. Most likely happened in the last 72 hrs.