Avalanche forecast

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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
    Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger an avalanche on steep slopes where a wind-drifted slab caps a weak layer of snow below. This dangerous combination is becoming harder to find, but it is most common near treeline on north-to-east-facing slopes. Look for smooth, rounded drifts below ridges or on the sides of gullies as prime spots to avoid. Seeking out wind-sheltered terrain will reduce your odds of finding this problem.

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