Avalanche forecast

Southern San Juan

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    2–3

Avalanche Summary

Obvious signs of instability have decreased, but you can still trigger a dangerous avalanche. Northwest to north through east-facing slopes near and above treeline are the most dangerous for remote triggering and should be given a wide berth.

For safer travel, simply avoid avalanche terrain altogether, including runout zones, and stick to slopes less than about 30 degrees steep.

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