Avalanche forecast

Front Range

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger a small avalanche in wind-drifted snow on slopes steeper than about 35 degrees, especially on easterly and south-facing slopes above treeline. Wind-drifted snow can appear pillowy or lens-shaped and is often found below ridgelines and in cross-loaded terrain features, like gullies or couloirs. If you experience cracking or hollow-sounding firm snow, you should move to wind-sheltered terrain at lower elevations for safer travel.

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