Avalanche forecast

Sawatch

Jan 26 – 27, 2026Colorado 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
    1–2

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger a dangerous avalanche where you find wind-drifted snow on north through east to south-facing slopes at upper elevations. Use caution if you are traveling on or near steep slopes facing these directions near and above treeline. Most slopes outside of these aspects and elevations don't have enough snow to produce a dangerous avalanche.

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