Avalanche forecast

Southern San Juan

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1.5–2.5

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger an avalanche large enough to bury you where you find slabs of cohesive snow resting on a weaker layer below. You may not receive any warning signs such as cracking or audible collapsing  before a slope avalanches. Treat all steep slopes as suspect. Avoid wind-loaded areas, such as slopes beneath cornices or smooth pillowed features, where you can most easily  trigger an avalanche. Lower-elevation southerly slopes and wind-sheltered areas provide safer options.

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