Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely
- Size
- 1–2
Avalanche forecast
View on mapFront Range
Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Avalanche danger
Sun
Mon
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
Out of date — this forecast expired 8 months ago. You’re viewing past conditions, not the current bulletin.
Avalanche problems
Wind Slabs
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–1.5
Avalanche Summary
You can trigger an avalanche on steep slopes where you find more than about 8 inches of new or wind-drifted snow. East-facing aspects where you find rounded pillows of stiff snow will be the most dangerous. Very strong winds will drift snow well down from ridgelines into unusual places, so be suspicious of any snow drifts, especially near treeline. Cracking and collapsing in the snow are signs of unstable snow. If you trigger an avalanche at the surface, it could step down to weak layers at the ground. You can find safer travel on wind-protected slopes with soft snow and no slab.