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

  • Wind Slabs

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

  • Loose Wet

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

Avalanche Summary

If you were to trigger a large avalanche, it would be where west and southwest winds drift snow into a stiff slab. Avoid steep slopes if you observe cracking in the snow surface or if the snow just feels stiff.

Where a slab has not formed, loose avalanches in steep consequential terrain could sweep you off your feet and take you for a dangerous ride.

As the sun shines, we could see a few more small natural loose activity on rocky, sunny slopes. Avoid slopes over 35 degrees that show signs of warming, such as rollerballs, point releases, or wet gloppy snow.

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