Northern San Juan

Dangerous avalanche conditions exist. You can easily trigger an avalanche near and above the treeline on slopes that face northwest through north to east and they can grow large enough to bury you. Recent snow settled into a cohesive slab that rests on weak layers of snow from earlier this season. You may be able to trigger an avalanche from below a slope or from a distance so avoid traveling on or underneath steep slopes on aspects of concern to reduce your chances of triggering an avalanche. Safer travel options exist on southerly and west-facing slopes.