Northern San Juan

Avalanche

John Chapman · Jan 31, 2023 · Northern San Juan

Scattered cloud cover with light to moderate winds, below freezing but solar aspects were seeing sun effect.

Warming snow ATL/NTL on the southern aspect Wind loaded snow on east facing aspect of gully/slide path ATL below cross loaded cornice

R2D2. SE slope above Ophir Pass rd. skier triggered soft windslab on the east-facing wind loaded aspect of gully. Skied out. 12,100, ran to 10, 400'