Avalanche forecast

Gunnison

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
2 · Moderate
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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

New snow and strong winds created cohesive slabs on slopes generally facing the eastern half of the compass. Expect to find wind-drifted snow in unusual places and lower down in the terrain than you might expect. If you encounter firm, hollow, wind-drifted snow, avoid traveling on slopes much steeper than about 35 degrees.

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