Avalanche forecast

Northern San Juan

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You could trigger an avalanche where winds drifted new snow onto lee slopes. Wind-drifted snow often feels stiff or has a wave or pillow-like appearance. Cracking in the snow is a sign of instability and an indicator to move to wind-sheltered lower-angle terrain.

Below treeline, the snowpack has become weak and cohesionless. You may trigger small loose avalanches on steep shallow slopes that have lost cohesion.

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