Northern San Juan

You can trigger an avalanche if you find a shallow spot on a slope steeper than around 35 degrees where a cohesive slab of snow sits over weak, sugary snow. Most avalanche activity reported this season is on northerly and easterly-facing slopes near and above treeline. These are the same slopes where you could trigger a slide. Avoid steep slopes that sound hollow or drumby. For safer riding options, stick to slopes less than 35 degrees in steepness.

As the snowpack continues to fully facet, your chances of triggering small Loose Dry avalanches increase. Be prepared for facet sluffs if you travel in steep, constricted terrain at lower elevations.