Avalanche forecast

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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Mon
Tue
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    1.5–2.5

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

The most dangerous slopes are where you encounter wind-drifted snow on slopes facing northwest through north to east or southeast at higher elevations. Even a small avalanche in the recently wind-drifted snow could step down to deeper weak layers here, growing into a large and deadly avalanche. You can find safer options in wind-sheltered terrain on slopes facing the south half of the compass or by sticking to low-angle slopes on aspects of concern.

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