Northern San Juan

Snowpack

Josh Hirshberg · Apr 11, 2017 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

Skies were clear progressing to high broken clouds by 15:30. Calm near and below treeline. No blowing snow observed on ridges and summits. Intense sun. High 5°C.

Snowpack

Most snow surfaces were very firm and frozen through much of the AM. Surfaces were slow to warm, though eventually melted. Some minor areas of dust showing on the surface. Did not observe unsupportive wet snow or signs of instability. No recent avalanches observed