Avalanche forecast

Southern San Juan

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
3 · Considerable
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

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

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    1–1.5

Avalanche Summary

Heavy snowfall and strong winds formed thick, dense slabs of snow on top of a very weak snowpack. Northerly and east-facing slopes are the most dangerous and where you can trigger a larger avalanche. Avalanches can grow large enough to bury or injure you on slopes where you find more than about a foot of recent snowfall. Avalanches can break wider and deeper than you expect and can be triggered from below slopes or from a distance. Below treeline, avalanches may be smaller, but can still result in a rough ride if you are carried through trees and rocks. Move to terrain around 30 degrees if you see warning signs of unstable snow like shooting cracks or audible collapses.

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