Avalanche forecast

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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Mon
Tue
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    2–2.5

  • Storm Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger an avalanche within the new snow on many slopes. Most of these will be small, but on some slopes, especially on wind-loaded and north-facing slopes, they may grow large enough to bury you or break into deeper weak layers, becoming large and destructive avalanches. Wind-sheltered terrain at lower elevations and slopes facing the southern half of the compass offer safer travel options.

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