Avalanche forecast

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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    2–3

Avalanche Summary

Strong winds continue to transport new snow onto northerly and easterly aspects overburdening multiple weak layers in the snowpack. The most dangerous slopes are where cohesive drifts of snow sit on steep slopes at upper elevations. You could trigger an avalanche in the recent snow that can step down, breaking on deeper weak layers and causing a larger and more dangerous slide.

Low-angle slopes and wind-sheltered terrain at lower elevations offer safer travel options.

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