Avalanche forecast

Northern San Juan

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

If you were to trigger an avalanche, it would be on a steep alpine slope where a drifted slab of cohesive snow sits above older, weaker snow. You will find the deepest and stiffest snow drifts just below ridgelines, cross-loaded terrain, or couloirs on slopes facing northwest to north through east. Avoid steep slopes that sound hollow or drumby. For safer riding options, stick to slopes less than 35 degrees in steepness.

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