Avalanche forecast

Northern San Juan

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Winds and new snow will increase your chance of triggering an avalanche at upper elevations. New snow will fall onto slick, firm surfaces and may slide readily. The most dangerous slopes will have more than about eight inches of drifted snow. Even a small avalanche can have large consequences if you are swept off a cliff, into rocks, or buried in a deep gully. Adjust your travel plans if you see signs of instability in new snow, such as cracking or fast-moving sluffs.

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