Avalanche forecast

Northern San Juan

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Recent north and northwest winds created a variable distribution of stiff drifted slabs, eroded surfaces, and wind-pressed snow at upper elevations. If you were to trigger an avalanche, it would be where you find firm, hollow-sounding, recently drifted snow. Deeper drifts are more likely on northeast, east, and southeast-facing slopes; however, cross-loaded terrain features can be found on all slopes.

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