Avalanche forecast

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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2

Avalanche Summary

The most dangerous slopes throughout the West Elk and Ragged Mountains are the lee sides of a ridgeline where recent winds created dangerous slabs of snow. Identify these dangerous terrain features by the smooth, rounded, often wave-like appearance often below cornices, and avoid traveling on or directly under them to reduce your chances of being caught in an avalanche.

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