Avalanche forecast

Southern San Juan

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
4 · High
Treeline
4 · High
Below
4 · High
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Avalanche problems

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Very Likely
    Size
    1–2

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    2–2.5

Avalanche Summary

An Avalanche Warning is in effect the the southern San Juan Mountains from the La Plata Mountains and east to the Wolf Creek Pass area. A potent winter storm will bring feet of snow and very strong southwesterly winds. Avalanche danger will rapidly rise through Wednesday, and some large and dangerous avalanches will run naturally. Travel in backcountry avalanche terrain is not recommended.

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