Avalanche forecast

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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
3 · Considerable
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    2–3
  • Loose Wet

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

Avalanche Summary

Dangerous avalanche conditions exist. You can trigger an avalanche on many slopes facing west through north to southeast and they will grow big enough to bury you. Do not expect to experience any typical signs of instability, such as cracking or collapsing, before you trigger a very large and deadly avalanche. You might be able to travel on a slope several times before triggering an avalanche that rips the entire slope, so don't think tracks on a slope mean it is safe. Avoid traveling on or under steep slopes that could produce an avalanche large enough to bury you on all aspects of concern.

Rain at low elevations will likely make it easy to trigger loose avalanches in the wet snow on Wednesday. Approach sustained steep slopes with caution if the snow feels wet.

Regions covered