Avalanche forecast

Front Range

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Persistent Slabs

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

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Avoid steep, open wind-drifted slopes. Previous winds built thick slabs over well-developed weak layers. If you find this setup, you can trigger an avalanche that breaks widely and takes the season's snowpack with it. Sheltered slopes offer safer riding conditions.

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