Avalanche forecast

Front Range

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger a small avalanche where you find drifts of firm snow. These are found close to ridgelines, gullies and maybe well down into the trees. Shady high-elevation slopes where these drifts rest on old snow will be more hazardous. Look for and avoid smooth, bulbous lenses of firm snow. Cracking and collapsing are good signs to avoid steep slopes or to divert to a different aspect. You can travel more safely on unconsolidated snow.

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