Avalanche forecast

Front Range

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Persistent Slabs

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

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

If you find a shallow spot on a steep slope, you can trigger an avalanche that breaks on weak layers in the top meter of the snowpack. The most likely slopes to find a shallow trigger point are where there was very little snow before the big upslope storm from a week ago. Assess the slopes you plan to travel and identify and avoid shallow trigger points.

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