Avalanche forecast

Northern San Juan

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Persistent Slabs

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

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Strong winds have drifted snow into thick slabs in the alpine. You could trigger an avalanche in the drifted snow. On north and northeast slopes, a buried weak layer may make avalanches larger or more reactive. Cracking and collapsing are indicators that you have found an unstable area of snow. If you observe these signs, move to a lower-angle slope or choose terrain that tilts south or west.

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