Avalanche forecast

Northern San Juan

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger an avalanche where recent storm snow has settled into a cohesive slab that sits above older, weaker snow. The most avalanche activity reported so far has been on northerly and easterly-facing slopes near and above treeline. These slopes are the most dangerous.

Cracking and collapsing in recent snow are signs of instability and a good indication to move to safer riding on slopes less than about 35 degrees steep.

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