Avalanche forecast

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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Mon
Tue
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Strong winds on Sunday will drift snow onto north through easterly-facing slopes where weak layers of snow are buried near the ground. This fresh drifting can result in natural avalanches that break wide and run far. Avoid traveling on or under these steep slopes, especially if you observe plumes of snow near ridgetop. Avalanche conditions are dangerous. Any avalanche, whether naturally releasing or human-triggered, can be large and hard to escape.

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