Avalanche forecast

Northern San Juan

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

A buried weak layer sits below snow from recent storms. You can find this layer primarily on slopes that tilt to the north. You could trigger a small avalanche where recent storm snow settles or drifts into firmer slabs above this weak layer. Cracking and collapsing are indicators that you have found an area that holds this set up. If you observe these signs, move to a lower-angle slope or choose terrain that tilts south or west.

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