Avalanche forecast

Front Range

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Strong winds from the west and southwest on Wednesday night formed drifted slabs of snow below ridges and in gullies. You can trigger slides in the recently drifted snow that could grow large enough to bury you. Watch for drifted snow on northwest through east to south-facing slopes. You can find drifted snow even at lower elevations.

Avoid steep slopes where you see bulbous pillows of recently drifted snow, or observe shooting cracks in the snow. More snow on Friday keeps the danger elevated.

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