Southern San Juan

Avalanche

Mark Mueller · Dec 9, 2021 · Southern San Juan

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Weather

S1 snowfall near tree line. Gusty SW winds caused moderate wind transport.

Snowpack

Moderate cracking observed on N-NE aspects near and below tree line.

Avalanche

Suicide Bowl triggered on approach. SSAScR2D1.5O. Ran on 4mm surface hoar sitting on a mid pack deteriorating melt freeze crust that’s been around for awhile. 25cm fracture height. NE aspect, 35* slope angle, 11650’.