Avalanche forecast

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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Mon
Tue
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

Avalanche Summary

Wind-drifted features in the alpine and stiffer slabs near treeline on north to east to southeast-facing slopes are potential places you can trigger an avalanche. The snowpack is slowly healing, but it will take time for the problem to go dormant. Look for smooth, rounded drifts below ridges or the sides of steep gullies as features to avoid. Be heads up if you transition from soft unconsolidated snow to harder, more supportable snow. You might be climbing on a dangerous, lingering slab.

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