Northern San Juan

Avalanche

Sarah,Sallie,Rachel, Ashe Tescher,Barney,Carruth,Landis · Jan 3, 2021 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

Clear, sunny, wind transport above tree line on ridge top/ mid 20's/ Noon

Snowpack

Failed on weak facets two storms down

Avalanche

4 skiers skied down low angle trees to a roll over. Stopped to regather. Skier 1 ski cut the roll over and triggered a persistent slab but was able to ski safely into the trees. Slow moving slide/ Crown 18"-22" deep/ Width 25 feet/ Ran 160 feet/ Crown broke at 35 degrees and slid into gully/ Skiers skied the bed surface out to the road.