Southern San Juan

Avalanche

Mark Mueller · May 1, 2016 · Southern San Juan

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Weather

Heavy snow (S3) during the morning hours. Snowfall eased during the afternoon. Light NE winds. 3" additional at 1500. Storm total; 20"/1.75".

Snowpack

No signs of instability. Bond to old snow surface seems good in moderate terrain, maybe more questionable in steeper terrain. Since 4/28; 29"/2.75" HN/HNW. Several MF crusts formed within new snow during brief clear periods over the last few days.

Avalanche

Isolated D1, shallow storm slabs observed during high intensity precip in the morning. No observed bc natural activity with good visibility in the afternoon.