Avalanche forecast

Northern San Juan

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Loose Wet

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

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

Avalanche Summary

With downright hot weather in store, the concerns of Wet avalanche activity increase into the start of the week and sooner each day. Get into and out of the mountains early to avoid wet avalanches, and know that today's timing could be a bit late for tomorrow. Small wet avalanches in steep rocky terrain and wet, gloppy surface snow are signs of increasing wet avalanche danger. Loose snow slides could step down, triggering slab avalanches on some slopes. If you sink more than about 8 inches into cohesionless snow, it's time to call it a day. Avoid traveling under or near cornices, especially later in the day.

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