Southern San Juan
SnowpackMark Mueller · Jan 20, 2016 · Southern San Juan
Weather
Snowfall much greater than anticipated; increased significantly mid-day and continued through the afternoon. Observed 1-2"/hr snowfall for a period of 3-4 hours.
Snowpack
No signs of instability initially. On descent during intense precip rates, surface DL (D1) activity was easily triggered. This activity could have been more significant in bigger terrain.