Northern San Juan

Avalanche

Jason Bushey · Dec 25, 2016 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

Sat, 12/24/16, overcast skis, ridge top loading from the SW/W approx 15 mph with gusts to 50.

Snowpack

Snowpack in Eureka area approximately 110cm on NW-NE faces, 20cm shallower than cement creek at similar aspects and elevations.

Avalanche

E Face of Dome Mountain, 1-3' crown estimated (hard to say from far ridge). Almost entire width of path, ran to the ground. Estimated to have avalanched on 12/23/16 or early on 12/24/16.