Southern San Juan

Avalanche

Mark Mueller · Nov 29, 2016 · Southern San Juan

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Weather

HN/W; 7"/0.3". HST/W; 21"/1.7". Scattered clouds, decreasing NW winds during the day, cold temps. Intense wind loading observed well above TL this morning ended as the day progressed. Widespread SH formation up to 10mm.

Snowpack

Snowpack structure of basal facets and depth hoar on Nerly aspects near and above TL is the main concern. Obvious signs of instability confirmed with snowpack stability tests in these locations.

Avalanche

No natural avalanche activity was observed.