Northern San Juan

Snowpack

Matt Steen · Nov 27, 2013 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

Clear day. Northerly winds were blowing and driving snow near and above treeline.

Snowpack

Generally 3 to 4 feet of snow on shadier north aspects. The past two weeks of snow is now a slab sitting on weak faceted snow near the ground. Widespread surface hoar noted in this area. The melt freeze process has started on the surface snow on all slopes that face the sun.