Northern San Juan

Avalanche

Jeff Davis · Mar 18, 2017 · Northern San Juan

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Weather

Hot day with strong spring sun. Winds were gusty in the morning out of the SW.

Snowpack

Spring conditions continue. In the morning East facing slopes above treeline were softening early, around 11,000 feet the snow wasn't yet "punchy" but not far off. East facing slopes near and above treeline had a nice freeze on the surface, but wet snow was observed below. North facing slopes near and below treeline were rock hard, but showed a small about of melt on the surface.

Avalanche

No new wet avalanche activity was observed.