Avalanche forecast

Front Range

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
    Possible
    Size
    1–2

Avalanche Summary

You could trigger an avalanche on wind-drifted slopes even when you are not on the obvious wind-loaded pillow or from lower-angled slopes. If you trigger an avalanche in the surface snow, it is likely to step down to buried weak layers and perhaps the ground. Be careful on steep slopes below treeline, where you may find deep, unconsolidated snow above terrain traps.

You can find safer travel on lower-angle slopes or those sheltered from the wind at lower elevations.

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