Avalanche forecast

Southern San Juan

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Loose Dry

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

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

Avalanche Summary

Most slopes are free from dangerous avalanches. However, you may be able to trigger a small loose avalanche. On shady, steep, and sheltered slopes, the snowpack continues to weaken, making it easier to trigger a loose avalanche in weak cohesionless snow. On sunny slopes, loose avalanches are possible as the snow surface begins to melt due to warm temperatures, sun, and calm winds.

Avoid these problems by avoiding steep shady slopes with cohesionless snow and slopes that hold wet, sloppy snow in the afternoon.

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