Southern San Juan

You could get into trouble where wind has previously loaded steeper slopes with around 8 inches or more drifted snow. You will find deeper and more connected drifts on northerly and easterly-facing slopes. Previously drifted snow can look smooth or pillow-like. Adjust your terrain selection if you see cracking in the snow, or the snow surface gets stiff and hollow sounding. Evaluate the consequences of going for a ride before stepping into bigger, more complex terrain.

Wet loose avalanche activity remains a possibility with warm daytime temperatures and mild overnight freezes. These avalanches are more likely later in the day. Upper-elevation slopes that received the most new snow recently could produce a larger slide. Limit travel on or below steeper slopes if you see rollerballs, pinwheels, or sink past boot tops into wet, cohesionless snow.