Avalanche forecast

Southern San Juan

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1.5–2.5

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1.5–2.5

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger an avalanche large enough to bury you on west through north to southeast facing slopes near and above treeline. You may not receive warning signs such as cracking or audible collapsing before a slope avalanches. Avoid wind-loaded areas, such as slopes beneath cornices or smooth pillowed features, are where you can easily trigger an avalanche. Lower-elevation southerly slopes and wind-sheltered areas without steep slopes above provide safer travel options.

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