Avalanche forecast

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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
4 · High
Treeline
4 · High
Below
3 · Considerable
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Very Likely
    Size
    1.5–2.5

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    1.5–2.5

Avalanche Summary

An Avalanche Warning is in effect for the Ruby Range. Expect very dangerous avalanche conditions from Saturday night through Monday evening. You can easily trigger avalanches large enough to bury you. You may be able to trigger avalanches from the bottom of slopes or a distance away. Travel in backcountry avalanche terrain is not recommended.

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