Southern San Juan

We have entered a period of low probability but high consequence. As the mid-pack slab gains strength, it's getting harder to trigger avalanches, but if you find the shallow spot on a slope steeper than 35 degrees, you could trigger a wide-breaking slide large enough to injure or bury you. Examples of trigger points include convex rollovers, near rock outcrops, and near ridgelines. Be aware of the terrain around you, and don't get lulled into a false sense of safety if signs of unstable snow, like shooting cracks or audible collapses, are absent.