Northern San Juan

Avalanche

Jackie Kearney · Mar 11, 2022 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

Cold and clear. Snow on easterlies remained cold throughout day, but anything with southerly tilt was heating up. Above ~11,200 light W winds contributed to cooling. Skied E aspects between 11,800 and 10,800’

Snowpack

Observed surface warming on S aspects and E aspects below ~11,200, great ski conditions

Avalanche

Observed natural crown that broke below the cliffs of the Gemini bowl apron, appeared to have ran during the most recent snow event on wed-thurs 3/10. N-HS-R1-D2