Avalanche forecast

Southern San Juan

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Sun
Mon
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You could trigger an avalanche where you find wind-drifted snow forming a slab over weak layers on steep slopes that face the north half of the compass. Higher elevation slopes facing north, northeast, and east are the most dangerous. You could trigger a small avalanche in newly drifted snow, but the bigger concern is triggering a slide on deeper buried weak layers. Lower-angle, wind-sheltered slopes will provide safer riding options.

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