Northern San Juan

Avalanche

Anonymous · Dec 2, 2018 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

Clear and cold. Began with moderate wind ATL. , Winds calmed and temps dropped by 2pm. As the front passed

Snowpack

Remained on E-SE aspects below and near TL—bottomless and no slab until reaching TL. Near and at TL, we encountered spotty windslabs testing below the new storm snow.

Avalanche

Observed Skier triggered Sides to the ground on basal facets on shady aspects with rock features. Observed one large D2 natural slab slide on north facing rock band in velocity basin