Avalanche forecast

Northern San Juan

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

An inch or three of new snow and westerly wind have refreshed thin slabs of snow at upper elevations. You may be able to trigger a small avalanche in this freshly drifted snow. Assess areas that look smooth or sound hollow, especially in consequential terrain.

As the snow surface warms throughout the day, you may be able to trigger a small loose avalanche. Rollerballs or pinwheels indicate that the snow surface is warming, and consider moving to slopes less than 35 degrees.

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