Avalanche forecast

Front Range

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Wind-drifted slopes are the most dangerous. Wind Slab avalanches were easily triggered on Wednesday in the Indian Peaks. With the recent easterly winds, pay attention to unusual loading patterns on west and northwest-facing slopes. Shooting cracks are a sure sign of unstable wind-drifted slabs. Look for and avoid stiff wind drifts in steep terrain.

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