Avalanche forecast

Sawatch

Mar 12 – 13, 2026Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger a dangerous avalanche on northwest through north to east-facing slopes near and above treeline, especially in wind-loaded terrain. The easiest way to avoid being caught in a dangerous slab avalanche is by avoiding travel on or under large, steep slopes that face these directions. Safer travel options exist on south-facing slopes, but if you start sinking deeply into wet snow, move away from steeper terrain.

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