Avalanche forecast

Northern San Juan

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

Avalanche Summary

The most dangerous slopes are in steep gullies and along the lee sides of a ridgeline at high elevations, well above the treeline. If you trigger an avalanche here they will mostly be small but can still knock you over and take you for a rocky, dangerous ride through rough terrain and a shallow snowpack. Avoid wind-loaded slopes at high elevations to reduce your chances of triggering an avalanche.

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