Northern San Juan

Generally, safe avalanche conditions exist. If you were to trigger an avalanche, it would likely be small and located where winds have hardened snow above a slick, firm interface. Assess the consequences of triggering an avalanche if your route travels through extreme terrain. Even a small avalanche can have large consequences if you are swept off a cliff or buried in a deep gully. Assess each slope before committing, and continue to practice good travel techniques.

Temperatures will climb again in the afternoon. Watch out for small loose activity if you choose to travel in the backcountry later in the day.