Southern San Juan

Avalanche

Mark Mueller · Feb 4, 2014 · Southern San Juan

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Weather

Storm total 13"/.52". 48"/3.8" since 1/30/14. Snow heavy at times as the day progressed. Up to 6" additional new by 1330.

Snowpack

Widespread sluffing in the new snow as well as some shallow slab releases as winds increased during the day. Ski tests produced D1 sluffs (NE near TL and N below TL).

Avalanche

Poor visibility today. Widespread sluffing and shallow slabs began to release as winds increased mid-day.