Avalanche forecast

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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
3 · Considerable
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    2–3

  • Storm Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Recent snowfall has created fresh slabs that sit over a weaker snow layer. You can easily trigger avalanches on most steep slopes. Most avalanches will be small but could grow large enough to bury you. In wind-drifted areas, you can trigger a larger and even more dangerous avalanche that steps deeper into the snowpack. Low-angle slopes less than about 30 degrees without steep slopes above offer the safest riding options.

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