Avalanche forecast

Front Range

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    2–3

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Easterly-facing slopes at upper elevations are the most dangerous areas. You can trigger an avalanche within the freshly drifted snow, and it will likely step down into a more deeply buried weak layer. Don’t let tracks on a slope lull you into a false sense of security; you could find the thinner portions and trigger a large and destructive avalanche. Seek wind-sheltered slopes and slopes less than about 30 degrees for safer travel options.

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