Avalanche forecast

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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Mon
Tue
Alpine
4 · High
Treeline
4 · High
Below
4 · High
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

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

  • Storm Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

An Avalanche Warning is in effect for the West Elk Mountains, Ragged Wilderness, and the Ruby Range until Monday night. Heavy snowfall and strong winds will create very dangerous avalanche conditions and overload a very weak snowpack. Avalanches will occur naturally and run long distances. You can easily trigger avalanches large enough to bury you. Traveling in avalanche terrain is not recommended.

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