Avalanche forecast

Southern San Juan

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Avoid travel on and under steep northerly and east-facing slopes in near and above treeline areas where the wind is building thicker, denser slabs over an incredibly weak snowpack. Stick to wind-sheltered areas or low-angle terrain without steeper connected slopes above you.

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