Avalanche danger suspends search for missing skiers near Silverton Durango, Colorado Currently Sat 1% chance of precipitation 1% chance of precipitation Rescue crews unsure if mission will resume Wednesday Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 7:45 PM Updated: Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 10:37 PM Avalanche danger suspends search for missing skiers near Silverton Search and rescue efforts for three skiers caught in a slide were called off Tuesday because of high avalanche danger between Silverton and Ophir. Courtesy of San Juan County Office of Emergency Management Toggle font size Escuchar en Español: Loading the Español audio player... Dangerous avalanche conditions in the San Juan Mountains forced search and rescue crews to suspend the recovery mission Tuesday afternoon for three backcountry skiers who were caught in a slide Monday between Silverton and Ophir.