Northern San Juan

Avalanche

Colton Frasier · Mar 5, 2023 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

Moderate to strong winds from W/SW with moderate to intense snow transport ATL. Near but freezing, few clouds.

Snowpack

Wind slabs ranged from an “orange peel” thickness to 4-5inches sheltered BTL. Dinner plate cracking, no other signs of instability.

Avalanche

Naturally released around 12:00 ATL north facing.