Avalanche forecast

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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Wind Slabs

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

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger an avalanche where recent snowfall has drifted into thicker slabs below ridges, steep rollovers, and the sides of steep gullies. Look for smooth, rounded features or open slopes below cornices as features to avoid.

Though less likely, there is still a lingering threat of triggering a deeper avalanche on higher elevation, north-facing slopes. To reduce your chances of being caught in a dangerous slide, steer clear of high-elevation, thin, rocky slopes, and wind-loaded areas.

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