Avalanche Advisory for West Elk and Sawatch Mountains, Northwestern San Juan Mountains, Southwest San Juan Mountains and Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Ft, Colorado

In effect until 4:30 PM MST, Monday, November 2, 2026.

Issued by the National Weather Service in Denver at 7:16 PM MDT, Saturday, October 31, 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 SATURDAY UNTIL 4:30 PM MONDAY...

WHAT...Avalanche conditions are dangerous above treeline. *WHERE...West Elk Mountains, Elk Mountains, San Juan Mountains, and La Plata Mountains *WHEN...From 4:30 PM Saturday 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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