Avalanche forecast

Northern San Juan

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Though there are many slopes where you can not trigger an avalanche, isolated areas of avalanche hazard exist above treeline on north and northeast slopes, where drifted snow sits over old snow. Look for and assess areas of deeper or stiffer snow, especially in steep, shady, rocky terrain. If you trigger an avalanche, it will be small, but even a small avalanche can lead to a short, unforgiving ride through rocks or down timber.

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