Northern San Juan

Snowpack

John Snook · Feb 28, 2011 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

Clear skies, no wind (small banners off of highest peaks), TH temp 20F, mid 20's at ridgeline at 12:30pm.

Snowpack

25-30cm of soft snow on top of harder mid-pack. No signs of instability. Snow surface becoming moist on sunny aspects. Breakable melt-freeze zipper crust on sunny aspects. Still soft in the shade. Small point releases and roller balls in new snow only on SW-W aspects by 2pm while driving back to town.