Avalanche forecast

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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

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

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You can easily trigger small avalanches on northwest through north to east-facing slopes at upper elevations. Where you find a snowpack deeper than about 2 feet, you might trigger an avalanche large enough to bury you. Choose lower-angled wind-sheltered terrain to avoid triggering a dangerous avalanche. If you do travel on larger open slopes, pay close attention to the terrain beneath you. Even a small avalanche can drag you down a rocky slope and injure you.

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