Avalanche forecast

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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Northwest through north to east-facing slopes near and above treeline are the most dangerous, especially in wind-loaded terrain. You might have to find a thin spot in the slab near rocks, a steep rollover, or around the margins of the slope, but the ensuing avalanche could take out the entire snowpack. Safer travel options exist on south-facing slopes, where strout crusts are more prevalent, but may become unstable late in the day if they get too warm.

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