Southern San Juan

Avalanche

Anonymous · Jan 17, 2016 · Southern San Juan

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Weather

Sunny. Wind approx 10mph from west 20 deg F

Snowpack

3" Sun and wind crust layer over soft pack on southerly aspects 1'-4' deep depending on aspect.

Avalanche

Slab avalanche on south aspect exposed bowl at 10,700' triggered from aspen glade 100' to east of bowl. Below tree line, trying to avoid bowl. Propagated west to the exposed bowl. 2' deep crown 100' wide, slid 1,000' down west facing gully. No injuries. Everyone safe.