Avalanche forecast

Front Range

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
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

You can trigger an avalanche on north through east-facing slopes at upper elevations. Watch for and avoid wind-drifted snow on steep slopes below ridgelines, on the sides of gullies, and on steep rollovers. You can identify drifted snow by its smooth, rounded appearance or by its hollow sound underfoot. You may not see signs of instability like cracking or collapsing before you trigger an avalanche. Avalanches can break near the ground and entrain the entire season's snowpack.

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