Avalanche forecast

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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

  • Loose Dry

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

Avalanche Summary

A potent storm will drop a lot of snow quickly. You can easily trigger a slab avalanche where strong westerly winds drift snow onto steep north and east-facing slopes at upper elevations. In continuously steep wind-sheltered terrain, you can trigger long-running loose avalanches as a foot or more of new snow accumulates.

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