Avalanche forecast

Front Range

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    2–2.5

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger avalanches that break several feet deep if you don't avoid drifted snow. Strong winds over the past several days have created thick, cohesive slabs of snow on many slopes, especially those that face northeast, east, and southeast. Strong winds and drifting snow continue on Tuesday, further thickening these slabs. The most dangerous slopes and the most likely place to trigger an avalanche is on an open slope directly below ridgetop or the leeward side of a gully wall.

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