Avalanche forecast

Front Range

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Sun
Mon
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    1–1.5
  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger a small avalanche where you find wind-drifted snow. Drifted snow can be identified by its smooth rounded appearance and can be found on steep slopes below ridgelines, in gullies, and on steep rollovers. These slides are expected to be small but there is a chance they could break down into deeper layers creating a larger, more dangerous avalanche. Deeper layers are easier to trigger from shallow spots in the snowpack. You can find safer travel on planar slopes with a smooth outrun, a consistently deep snowpack, and no wind-drifting.

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