Avalanche forecast

Southern San Juan

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
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

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You could trigger an avalanche in freshly drifted snow on steep slopes at upper elevations. Areas of drifted snow often look smooth and rounded. Avoid steep slopes where you observe 8 inches or more of drifted snow. Cracking in the snow surface is an obvious sign of instability and a good indication of stable slopes.

You can find safer travel on slopes less than 35 degrees, and areas protected from the wind.

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