Avalanche forecast

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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger an avalanche in wind-drifted snow above treeline. Southeast winds Thursday built thin, stiff slabs on many northerly-facing slopes. If you are traveling above treeline identify and avoid steep wind-drifted slopes where the snow feels hard and hollow or where you notice cracks shooting across the snow as you walk across it. Safer options exist on wind-sheltered slopes at lower elevations.

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