Avalanche forecast

Southern San Juan

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

A potent spring storm brought over a foot of snow and strong winds to much of the San Juan Mountains. You could trigger avalanches where winds form slabs on steep, leeward slopes at upper elevations. The most dangerous slopes are steep and face north, northeast, and east, where slabs sit above firm, old snow surfaces.

You can find safer travel in wind-sheltered areas or on lower-angled slopes.

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