Avalanche forecast

Northern San Juan

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
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

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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