Northern San Juan

Avalanche

Kellie Erwin-Rhoads · Dec 28, 2024 · Northern San Juan

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Snowpack

TL BTL 12" to 24" of storm snow sitting on top of a combination of surface facets and 4 finger to 1 finger crust dependent on elevation and aspect. Previous skied terrain in the Alpine on NW aspect had some wind effect. TL and below on north aspect all facets.

Avalanche

Observed small avalanche cycle up to size 1 starting 2:30-3:00 on West aspects on Steep roll overs. Several loose avalanches from warming of rock areas and tree bombs.