Avalanche forecast

Front Range

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Mon
Tue
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1.5–2.5

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger an avalanche on high-elevation slopes, below ridgelines, and along gully walls where you find snow drifts. These drifts may be firm and rounded and can crack when you travel on them. Head to lower-angled slopes or those holding soft none wind affected snow for safer riding.

Steep, shallow, shady slopes are the spots where you could trigger a deeper avalanche on buried weak layers. Avoid these areas or check that the snow depth is over 2 meters to reduce this hazard.

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