Northern San Juan

Snowpack

Josh Hirshberg · Jan 31, 2014 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

Moderate SW winds in AM switched to NW by mid-afternoon. Saw active wind loading on open areas at pass elevation. Continuous S2 snowfall w/ periods of S3.

Snowpack

HST ranged from 30-55cm through the day below TL. Measured 20cm of accumulation in a sheltered area from 11:00-16:00. Hand shears produced easy shears @ new snow interface. Storm snow barely cohesive (F+ hardness) on sheltered slopes.