Avalanche forecast

Northern 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

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Recent strong westerly winds and plenty of snow for transport increased your chances of triggering an avalanche. Higher elevation slopes facing north, northeast, and east are the most dangerous. You could trigger a small avalanche in the newly drifted snow, but the main concern is triggering a slide on deeper buried weak layers. Lower-angle, wind-sheltered slopes will provide safer riding options.

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