Northern San Juan

Avalanche

chris marshall · Feb 3, 2014 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

Light S-ly winds throughout the day with S-1 snowfall. Precip rate and wind speed increased around 1500. Sky OVC to OBS.

Snowpack

HST from previous storm 40-50cm in zone. E, SE aspects, HN sitting on crust/facet combo. Junk facets and chained cupped and striated crystals below.

Avalanche

Saw natural activity @ TL with terrain characteristics resembling ATL on W facing slopes in Cement Creek. Small pockets in steep terrain.