Avalanche forecast

Sawatch

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
3 · Considerable
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    1.5–2.5

  • Storm Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

On Friday, dangerous avalanche conditions exist. Heavy snowfall on Wednesday is pushing our fragile snowpack to the brink. Recent natural avalanches were observed and we had reports of very easily triggered avalanches on Friday. All northerly and easterly-facing steep slopes should be avoided including travel beneath these slopes.

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