Northern San Juan

Snowpack

Ann Mellick Jeff Davis · Feb 23, 2018 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

Cold, cloudy and windy. Periods of light snow did not add up. Heavier snowfall (S2) began around 2 PM.

Snowpack

The snowpack has grown increasingly complex from the active weather pattern this month. Areas near and above treeline remain the most suspect with recent and current loading from strong southerly winds. Cornices have grown and firm to hard wind slabs abound in open terrain near and above tl. Slabs are perched on weak, early season snow. Bad recipe.