Southern San Juan
AvalancheDane Wiederspahn · Jan 22, 2023 · Southern San Juan
Weather
Few cloud coverage (FEW), no precipitation (NO), light wind (L),
Snowpack
Approx. 35 inches of new snow, large faceted/depth hoar layer near ground. Experienced multiple whoomfs throughout the day and observed snow collapse and cracking on some slopes above 30 degrees.
Avalanche
R1 D1 Persistent slab on North aspect around 12,400 ft, estimated start zone slope angle is 35 degrees, unknown trigger, crown height estimated 3 ft.