Southern San Juan

Avalanche

Mark Mueller · Jan 9, 2017 · Southern San Juan

HS 73", HN 6.5", HNW 0.8". Temps in the mid to high 20s, very strong SW winds at TL, snowfall > 1"/hr. An additional 5"/0.65" at 1500. 5" in 3.5 hrs.

No signs of instability. Triggered dry loose snow avalanches (D1) in the new snow in steep Nerly aspects below TL.

No observed natural avalanche activity in the backcountry or along the highway corridor.