Avalanche forecast

Front Range

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
View on map

Avalanche danger

Mon
Tue
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
Open full map
Out of date — this forecast expired 5 months ago. You’re viewing past conditions, not the current bulletin.

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

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

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

A blustery storm with strong winds and periods of intense snowfall will create fresh slabs on leeward terrain features. These will generally be small and easy to manage, but could form in unique places. This problem overlaps with certain north- and easterly aspects and a more concerning Persistent Slab problem, so be careful. The most likely places to trigger an avalanche are below ridges, in concave bowl features, and along gully walls. By steering clear of steep, wind-drifted slopes, you will greatly reduce your chances of being caught in a slide.

Regions covered