Avalanche forecast

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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger an avalanche on wind-loaded slopes above treeline. Most of these avalanches will be small but they can still knock you over and take you for a dangerous ride. Identify and avoid wind-drifted snow, primarily found on northwest through north to east-facing slopes. You can identify wind-drifted slopes by the rounded, wave-like appearance on the snow surface and the hard, hollow feel often associated with cracks shooting several feet in front of you when traveling across them.

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