Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Likely
- Size
- 1.5–2.5
Avalanche forecast
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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Avalanche danger
Mon
Tue
Alpine
4 · High
Treeline
4 · High
Below
4 · High
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Avalanche problems
Storm Slabs
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Very Likely
- Size
- 1–2
Avalanche Summary
An Avalanche Warning is in effect for areas including Coal Bank to Red Mountain Passes north to Ouray, Telluride to Rico, and The La Plata Mountains. Very dangerous avalanche conditions exist. You can easily trigger avalanches large enough to bury you, and you can expect many of these avalanches to release naturally. The very dangerous avalanche conditions will continue through the end of the day Monday. Travel in or below avalanche terrain is not recommended.
A potent winter storm bringing heavy snow and strong westerly wind will arrive overnight. Avalanche danger will rise Sunday as new snow accumulates. The largest avalanches will be on West through North to East facing slopes where recent winds drifted snow. Avalanches in the storm snow could step down triggering larger and more dangerous slides. Avalanches could be triggered for a distance or from below.