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

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Most slopes are safe from avalanches, mainly due to thin or non-existent snow cover. Some welcome snowfall is increasing the threat for avalanches on wind-loaded slopes in the alpine. New and drifting snow means you can find slopes with wind-stiffened snow on high-elevation northerly-facing slopes where you could trigger a small avalanche. Use caution traveling in steep gullies and areas close to ridgelines where going for a ride in a small slide with such shallow snow cover can be dangerous.

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