Avalanche forecast

Avalanche forecast

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
    Unlikely
    Size
    1–2

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

Avalanche Summary

The most dangerous areas are recently wind-drifted slopes facing north, northeast, and east. Here, snow is drifting onto deeper buried weak layers several feet below the snow surface. You might be able to travel across a slope several times before finding the trigger point, and bringing most of the season's snowpack down on top of you. Avoid traveling on or directly under steep, wind-drifted slopes that face northwest through north to east to reduce your chances of being caught in a potentially deadly avalanche.