Avalanche forecast

Gunnison

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
View on map

Avalanche danger

Mon
Tue
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
Open full map
Out of date — this forecast expired 3 years ago. You’re viewing past conditions, not the current bulletin.

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

The most dangerous terrain sits above treeline. Avoid steep north-to-northeast-facing slopes that hold more than about two feet of denser, recently wind-drifted snow. Visible cracking or audible collapsing underfoot indicates the snow in that area can avalanche on slopes steeper than around 30 degrees.

Avalanche conditions are generally safer on other slopes but you may encounter shallowly-buried obstacles like logs and rocks.

Regions covered