Avalanche forecast

Northern San Juan

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
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

You might be able to trigger a small avalanche where you find new snow forming a slab over old, weak snow on steep, upper-elevation north and northeast-facing slopes. Look for and avoid areas of deeper or stiffer snow, especially in steep, shady, rocky terrain where weak snow may be lurking below. If you encounter snow that cracks underneath you or audibly 'whumps', retreat to lower-angled terrain or choose a slope that faces a different direction.

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