Avalanche forecast

Northern San Juan

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger a large and dangerous avalanche on steep slopes. You can trigger an avalanche from below and from a distance. Stick to low-angled slopes and avoid terrain traps. Know what terrain surrounds you and give slopes steeper than 30 degrees a wide buffer.

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