Avalanche forecast

Southern San Juan

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You can get into trouble where stiffer previously wind-drifted snow rests above early-season weak layers near the ground. Look for and steer around deep areas of snow on northerly and easterly-facing terrain, or the slopes below these features. Where slabs of stiff snow connect across terrain features, you could trigger an avalanche from some distance away.

Southerly-facing slopes, areas sheltered from the wind, and lower-angled slopes without overhead hazards offer safer travel options.

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