Avalanche forecast

Front Range

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger an avalanche on slopes where new and wind-drifted snow rest on top of old, weak snow. The most suspect slopes face north, northeast to east above, and near treeline. Watch for and avoid drifts on steep slopes below ridgelines, on steep rollers, and in chutes and couloirs.

Below treeline where the snow is very weak, be careful on steep slopes where it might be possible to trigger a loose sluff that can grow rapidly and drag you through rough terrain.

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