Avalanche forecast

Front Range

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Sun
Mon
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
3 · Considerable
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Avalanche problems

  • Storm Slabs

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

  • Persistent Slabs

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

  • Loose Wet

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

Avalanche Summary

Dangerous avalanche conditions exist. You can trigger an avalanche on most slopes regardless of elevation. The unusual easterly winds will create unusual drifting patterns, so look for and avoid places with a lens-shaped pillow of snow. Even a small avalanche could step down into a more deeply buried weak layer. These avalanches could run to valley bottoms. Stick to slopes less than about 30 degrees for safer riding options.

You may also be able to trigger a Loose Wet avalanche as temperatures rise throughout the day. Combined with a terrain trap, these avalanches could gain enough mass to knock you off your feet and go for a nasty ride. If you start to see roller balls or fan-like point releases from cliffs or exposed rocks, it is time to seek colder snow or call it a day.

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