Avalanche forecast

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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
3 · Considerable
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

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

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Strong winds and more snow will push the snowpack to its breaking point. Wind-drifted slopes below ridges or the sides of cross-loaded gullies are likely places for you to trigger a large and dangerous avalanche. As slabs build in size and gain strength, your odds of triggering an avalanche from a distance away will increase. Use extra caution and back off any slope over 30 degrees if you see obvious signs of instability, like cracking along the snow surface or rumbling collapses.

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