Northern San Juan

Avalanche

Will Nunez · Jan 27, 2021

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Weather

Above Ophir 9,000-12,000ft Sunny, Ridge-top wind Mod-strong snow transport out of the SW, ATL light-mod winds, Warm temps 30-35F

Snowpack

Ophir N-NE-S 9,700-12,000, Strong warming of the snow, HS range 50-80cm. New snow 8in total storm

Avalanche

Across the valley from us on a NW-N Natural R3-D2 ran on the new snow/old snow from early December’s interface on a slop with a start zone over 35 degrees. Persistent Slab.