Avalanche forecast

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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
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
    1–2

Avalanche Summary

The most dangerous slopes are where you find wind-drifted snow near and above treeline on steep, east-facing terrain. You can identify wind-drifted snow by its hard, hollow feel and the smooth, rounded, and sometimes wave-like appearance of the snow surface. Safer travel options exist on wind-sheltered slopes, most slopes below treeline, or by traveling on wind-scoured slopes where there is bare ground and patches of very stiff snow that your feet won't sink more than an inch into.

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