Avalanche forecast

Northern San Juan

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
3 · Considerable
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Avalanche problems

  • Storm Slabs

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

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Avalanche danger continues to rise as winter weather persists in the Northern San Juans. You can easily trigger an avalanche in the new storm snow. In wind-drifted areas, an avalanche could break deeper and grow much larger. Monday afternoon northerly winds will increase and build thicker, more dangerous slabs onto more slopes. Look for safer options in lower-angled wind-sheltered terrain.

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