Northern San Juan

Avalanche

Jeff Davis · Nov 4, 2022 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

Partly cloudy skies. Increasing northwest wind. Mild temperatures

Snowpack

12"-18" of snow observed on the prospect road to start the tour. The snow quickly settled during the day especially on sunny and low elevation slopes. Strong northerly winds drifted snow leeward slopes during the afternoon.

Avalanche

Two small avalanches observed on north/northeast slopes above treeline. These avalanches observed in steep rocky terrain that likely held old snow before the storm.