Avalanche forecast

Southern San Juan

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Wind Slabs

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

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger an avalanche where winds drift new snow into cohesive slabs over weak layers. Avoid steep slopes where you observe 8 inches or more of drifted snow. Cracking in the snow surface is an obvious sign of instability and a good indication to move to lower angle terrain protected from the wind.

You can find safer travel on slopes less than 30 degrees and areas protected from the wind.

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