Avalanche forecast

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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Loose Wet

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

  • Wet Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

With a good overnight freeze, slopes are generally safe from avalanches on Wednesday. You might trigger a small avalanche in wet snow in isolated areas. Like slopes greater than about 35 degrees in couloirs or near cliffs and rocks. Starting and ending your day early is the best way to avoid wet avalanches. If the day gets warmer than expected and you find yourself sinking deeper than about 8 inches into wet unconsolidated snow, it's time to call it a day.

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