Avalanche forecast

Southern San Juan

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Mon
Tue
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    2–3

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger an avalanche on wind-drifted slopes. Strong westerly winds are building slabs on north through east to south-facing slopes at upper elevations. Steer around wind-drifted features. Choose wind-sheltered terrain with soft snow surfaces for safer options.

Triggering an avalanche that breaks near the ground becomes more difficult with each passing day, but if you do, the consequences remain serious. Choose features with a consistently deep snowpack, and avoid places where the snowpack is thin and variable in depth.

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