Avalanche forecast

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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
4 · High
Treeline
4 · High
Below
3 · Considerable
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

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

  • Storm Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

An Avalanche Warning is in effect Tuesday evening through Wednesday for the mountains around Monarch Pass. Heavy snowfall and strong winds will result in very dangerous avalanche conditions. Large avalanches will be easy to trigger and/or release naturally. This is an unprecedented early-season storm, and travel in or around avalanche terrain is not recommended during this period.

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