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

  • Persistent Slabs

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

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

Avalanche Summary

You could trigger an avalanche that breaks near the ground on north through east to southeast-facing slopes above and near treeline. The most dangerous slopes are where you find wind-drifted snow that feels drum-like. Additionally, for Thursday, warming temperatures will create moist snow surfaces if you start to see pinwheels or fan-like point releases of snow around darker objects on steep slopes. When you see these, it is time to seek colder snow or call it a day.

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