Avalanche forecast

Sawatch

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Wind Slabs

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

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    2–2.5

Avalanche Summary

As wind-drifted snow accumulates on Friday it will become easier to trigger a slab avalanche above treeline. Westerly winds mean the most dangerous slopes face north through east to south. Most avalanches will break around a foot deep, but on northerly terrain, one could break deeper into buried weak layers. Look for safer options in wind-sheltered or wind-scoured terrain.

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