Northern San Juan

Avalanche

Chris Dickson · Dec 14, 2024 · Northern San Juan

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Avalanche

We triggered two small Wind Slab avalanches in loaded pockets on northeasterly slopes above treeline. We also saw evidence of a small natural avalanche cycle that likely occurred sometime around Thursday or Thursday night during a period of intense southwesterly winds.