Avalanche forecast

Northern San Juan

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Mon
Tue
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely
    Size
    1–2

Avalanche Summary

Most slopes are safe from avalanches. However, if you decide to travel in larger, higher-consequence terrain, you could trigger an avalanche if you find a shallow area on a steep slope. Look for and avoid shallow trigger points near rock outcroppings, steep rollovers, or below ridges and cliffs. Even a small avalanche can be dangerous in consequential terrain.

The incoming storm will bring modest snowfall to the area. The new snow is not expected to increase the avalanche hazard, but winds may drift snow into small stiff slabs on isolated terrain features. Consider the consequence of triggering a small avalanche in the terrain you plan to travel.

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