Avalanche forecast

Avalanche forecast

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    2–2.5

Avalanche Summary

Cohesive slabs are resting on weak layers in the upper snowpack. You are more likely to trigger an avalanche where the slabs are thinner, such as near exposed rocks, on steep rollovers, and beneath ridges and cliffs. Avalanches triggered on previously drifted slopes that face northerly and easterly will be larger. As temperatures warm and the sun comes out you may experience wet, heavy snow sluffing on sunnier aspects at lower elevations. Though these will be small, they can be enough to knock you over and take you for a ride.

You can find safer travel options on low-angled slopes and wind-sheltered terrain.