Avalanche forecast

Southern San Juan

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
4 · High
Treeline
4 · High
Below
4 · High
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Very Likely
    Size
    1–2

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Very Likely
    Size
    1–1.5

Avalanche Summary

An Avalanche Warning is in effect for areas surrounding Lizard Head Pass, US 550, the La Plata Mountains, and northeast of Vallecito Lake. Heavy snow and wind have created dangerous avalanche conditions. Some avalanches will release naturally and you can trigger a slide from a distance or below. Avalanches can break wider and run farther than you expect producing a larger slide. Avoid travel in or under avalanche terrain.

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