Avalanche Advisory for Saguache County West of Continental Divide Below 10000 Ft, Colorado

In effect until 5:15 PM MST, Monday, November 2, 2026.

Issued by the National Weather Service in Denver at 5:07 PM MST, Sunday, November 1, 2026.

The Weather Service's text

THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER.

...A SPECIAL AVALANCHE ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4:30 PM SUNDAY UNTIL 4:30 PM MONDAY...

WHAT...Avalanche conditions are dangerous above treeline. *WHERE...San Juan Mountains *WHEN... From 4:30 PM Sunday until 4:30 PM Monday. *IMPACTS... Backcountry travelers can easily trigger dangerous avalanches large enough to bury a human. *PRECAUTION/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A potent winter storm increases avalanche danger Sunday into Monday. Rain, snow, and wind will cause natural avalanches above treeline. Check the forecast at www.colorado.gov/avalanche.

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