Southern San Juan

Avalanche

David Dellamora · Jan 29, 2017 · Southern San Juan

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Weather

Calm winds and warming temps evidenced by periodic tree bombs.

Snowpack

Generally rounded but edges of grains had begun to facet due to recent single digit temps. Boot pen was knee-deep and ski pen was 15-20cm. Below tree line, settlement cones were noted in aspen glades, and solar aspects that became shaded this afternoon developed a thin zipper crust. NSF's the north side stayed dry and fist in terms of hardness.

Avalanche

None observed.