Avalanche Warning for the North San Juan Mountains. HIGH Danger (Lev 4 of 5) expires 6:00AM 3/15. Respect road closures. 
Avalanche Warning for the North San Juan Mountains.
* TIMING...Beginning 6:00 AM, Thursday March 14. Expires at 6:00 AM
Friday March 15.
* AFFECTED AREA... San Juan Mountains...San Miguel Mountains...Rico Mountains...Uncompahgre Plateau and Dallas Divide...La Garita Mountains
* AVALANCHE DANGER...Very dangerous avalanche conditions exist. The avalanche danger is HIGH (Level 4 of 5). Very large avalanches are
likely, and some will run naturally
!!DO NOT LET BLUE SKIES FOOL YOU!!
!!Respect Road Closures!! Closed Kendall Mtn Road, Shrine, CR 110 and CR 2.
* REASON... Intense recent snowfall and strong winds made for very dangerous avalanche conditions. Large and destructive avalanches
are likely.
Instructions:
* PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Backcountry travel is very dangerous. Do not travel across or below steep slopes. Avalanches could run long distances.
Address/Location
San Juan County OEM
1557 Greene St
Silverton, CO 81433
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 970-387-5531
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP SILVERTON followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Public and private transportation
- Event:
- Snow Emergency