Avalanche forecast

Northern San Juan

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Wet Slabs

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

  • Loose Wet

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

Avalanche Summary

The message remains: start and end your day early to maximize the period of safer travel after an overnight freeze. Pay attention to the weather and warming. If the sun is out for a prolonged period, the snow surface will quickly warm and become wet, especially around rocks and cliffs. As it warms, recent snow will sheet easily on a prominent dust layer buried one to two feet deep. Avoid steep or consequential terrain if you start sinking into wet snow.

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