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
    1–2

Avalanche Summary

The most recent storm brought a few inches of snow to the forecast area. You can trigger small slides in wind-drifted areas on steep slopes. Even small, isolated avalanches can lead to a rough ride or unfortunate outcome in the wrong terrain.

Triggering a deeper breaking avalanche has become less likely, but is still a lingering potential in shallow areas on steeper slopes. These low-probability avalanches can be consequential in more complex or extreme terrain. Shallow, trigger spots lurk near rock outcroppings, on steep rollovers, and in wind-exposed areas below ridges and cliffs.

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