Avalanche forecast

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Colorado 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
    2–3

Avalanche Summary

You are most likely to trigger a small avalanche in recently drifted snow that once in motion might step down into deeper buried weak layers becoming a much larger and possibly deadly avalanche. The most dangerous slopes face easterly and southerly but small drifts may be present on other slopes. You can locate the drifted slopes by their smooth texture and hollow feel. Look for safer options in wind-sheltered terrain below treeline.

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