Southern San Juan
AvalancheMatt Huber · Mar 24, 2022 · Southern San Juan
Weather
Partial cloud cover helped ease the late-March sun. North winds helped keep temperatures cool and keep the greenhousing to a minimum.
Snowpack
Recent north winds have stripped north-facing slopes near and above treeline. Most of the drifting being lost in sublimation with very little slab development on lee slopes. North winds kept snow surfaces firm and supportive, with only the top 5 centimeters softening up on below treeline southerlies by mid-afternoon.
Avalanche
One avalanche observed in Middle Creek near the Continental Divide. Likely ran over a week ago