Northern San Juan
SnowpackMatt Steen · Jan 30, 2013 · Northern San Juan
Weather
Cold and snowing all afternoon (S-2) with obscured sky. New snow accumulations of 2 inches over a couple hour period.
Snowpack
New snow since the weekend measures 1.5 to 2 feet deep. Total height of snow on east facing slopes below treeline measured 3 to 4 feet deep. Drifting of snow was localized behind terrain features below treeline, but was generally soft storm slab. Defined and rough looking wind slabs were observed near treeline. Collapsing on numerous slopes and cracking observed upon descent on a ~35 degree east facing slope, all below treeline.