Avalanche forecast

Southern San Juan

Feb 15 – 16, 2026Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Recent snowfall continues to settle, and newly formed slabs are becoming more stubborn. Still, you might trigger an avalanche where you find stiffer, thicker slabs in wind-drifted snow above treeline. Be on the lookout for cracking, collapsing, and whumpfing as a sign that new snow is cohesive enough to slide, and you should stick to lower-angled slopes.

A major winter storm arrives on Tuesday, which will dramatically change conditions and increase the avalanche danger.

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