Avalanche forecast

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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

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

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

The most widespread concern for Wednesday is triggering an avalanche in freshly-drifted snow near ridgetop. Look for and avoid stiffer drifts of snow on east and south-facing slopes. Avalanches could break 1 to 2 feet thick and grow large enough to injure or bury you.

In steep, sheltered areas a weak layer of surface hoar is buried 1 to 2 feet deep on northerly and east-facing slopes. Collapsing sounds and shooting cracks as a sign that you have found this unstable snowpack.

Lower-elevation and slopes less than about 30 degrees without steeper slopes overhead offer the safest riding options.

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