Southern San Juan

Avalanche

Nathan Mcgrath · Jan 26, 2017 · Southern San Juan

Periods of heavy snow as noted in the movie with minimal wind. Elevation is approx 9500 feet.

Approx 16 inches of new snow from the previous night. Light density <10%SWE.

The small avalanches were noted while skinning up the road which faces north. The cut bank is approx 10-15 feet tall and averaged 36 degrees.