Avalanche forecast

Avalanche forecast

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    1–2

Avalanche Summary

The most dangerous areas are upper elevation slopes where you find around 10 inches or more of new or drifted snow. An avalanche triggered on a wind-loaded slope can break wider and step down into weaker snow near the ground, making a more dangerous avalanche. Avoid places where you see evidence of drifting like fresh cornice growth, lens-shaped snow pillows, or where the snow feels hard underfoot. If you see cracking in the snow or hear rumbling collapses, retreat to slopes around 30 degrees in steepness.