Avalanche forecast

Northern San Juan

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Sun
Mon
Alpine
4 · High
Treeline
4 · High
Below
3 · Considerable
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Avalanche problems

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Very Likely
    Size
    1–2

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

An Avalanche Warning is in effect for the La Garita Mountains, and areas surrounding Slumgullion Pass, Lake City, and Creede. Expect very dangerous avalanche conditions throughout the day Saturday lasting till early Sunday. You can very easily trigger avalanches large enough to bury you and some will release spontaneously. Avoid travel in avalanche terrain during this period.

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