Avalanche forecast

Front Range

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Persistent Slabs

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

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger an avalanche in recently drifted snow that breaks about a foot deep. Look for and avoid drifted pillows of recent snow directly below steep ridgelines, convex rollovers, and in gullies. Cracking in the new snow is a sign it is unstable and a signal to avoid steep slopes. An avalanche you trigger in drifted snow can step down deeper layers, resulting in a larger, more dangerous avalanche.

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