Northern San Juan

Weather

After a lull late overnight, heavy snow has resumed on the passes. Plows report poor visibility, but the radar looks like some of the intensities may let up soon. Periods of heavy, 2”/hr snowfall overnight and another surge this morning have caused small slides in the Gorge and near Red Mtn Pass. Spot avalanche mitigation is planned for this morning. Currently in Silverton: Snowing S5 (2”/hr); HN24 - 14"; Winds have eased here; Temp 22F. Current on Passes: At 0300 Molas & Coal Bank Snotels showing 12”-13”/1.5” (dense snow). Guessing by now these may be up to 15”. Weather Stations: Three sites decided to take a break @ 1800…. Putney (RMP) has shown the shift to NW winds, along with an uptick in speeds from 20’s to 39 mph G60. Kendall is still WSW/15-20 G 20’s. RH 89-91%. Temps cooling to teens.