Avalanche forecast

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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger a large and dangerous avalanche on many steep slopes facing west through north to southeast. You can trigger some of these avalanches from hundreds of feet away so be aware of steep slopes above you and other people nearby. You can find safer options in wind-sheltered terrain facing south or southwest, or just stick to slopes less than about 30 degrees without steep terrain above you to drastically reduce your chances of being caught in an avalanche.

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