Northern San Juan
AvalancheTroy Nordquist · Jan 13, 2023 · Northern San Juan
Weather
Mainly clear skies, calm at highway elevation, unseasonably warm.
Snowpack
The 145 highway corridor has seen significant warming and settlement from storm # 14. Paths of concern during the storm have changed substantially with the amount of settlement and are not a concern in most areas. Areas of lingering concern continue to have a north component to their aspect. Specifically, the Ophir Turn Group, NW Snow Spur, Fry Grade, and The Yellow Springs/Peterson group. Areas South of the town of Rico had an impressive natural DL event.
Avalanche
Widespread natural WLa on solar aspects and DLa on shady aspects, with activity stopping at or above the plow berm.