Avalanche forecast

Southern San Juan

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    1.5–2.5

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger dangerous avalanches on northerly and east-facing slopes near and above treeline where recent snow and wind have built soft slabs over weak snow at the ground. These avalanches can be triggered from far away, so avoid traveling on or under slopes steeper than about 30 degrees. Find safer travel options by sticking to southerly-facing or below-treeline slopes with no weak snow near the ground.

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