Avalanche forecast

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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger an avalanche where you find a cohesive slab of snow on top of weak, cohesionless snow generally on northwest through north to southeast-facing slopes. The most dangerous slopes are where recent wind drifted additional snow onto the leeward sides of ridgelines. Safer travel options exist by sticking to low-angle slopes when traveling on aspects of concern without steep slopes above you, as you might be able to trigger an avalanche from a distance.

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