Avalanche forecast

Front Range

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You can easily trigger an avalanche where intense westerly winds drifted snow onto steep leeward slopes at all elevations. Avalanches in the most recent snow could easily be large enough to bury you. Look for and avoid steep drifted slopes below ridges, in gullies, or behind convex rollovers. If you see cracks in front of you in the snow or hear audible collapses, avoid steep slopes. Make conservative terrain choices and don't travel on or below slopes less than about 35 degrees.

Additional snow on Thursday into Friday will keep the avalanche danger elevated.

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