Avalanche forecast

Sawatch

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
4 · High
Treeline
4 · High
Below
3 · Considerable
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Very Likely
    Size
    1.5–2.5

Avalanche Summary

An Avalanche Warning is in effect for the Sawatch Range. Very dangerous avalanche conditions exist. You can easily trigger a large and deadly avalanche on most slopes over 30 degrees steep and you can trigger them from a distance. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended.

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