Avalanche forecast

Front Range

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Loose Wet

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

  • Wet Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Start and end your day early. You can trigger an avalanche in wet snow. A good overnight freeze will hold the snowpack together in the morning. Once the surface crust breaks down, avalanches may start gouging deeper into the snowpack. If you observe roller balls and find yourself sinking into wet snow past your ankles, it is time to head to cooler slopes or call it a day. At high elevations, you may find pockets of wind-drifted snow that you should avoid.

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