Avalanche forecast

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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Sun
Mon
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 can trigger an avalanche on steep slopes facing northwest to north, through east. Strong winds are drifting new snow onto a weak snowpack near and above treeline. The most dangerous areas will be on steep slopes below ridgelines and in gullies that have held on to early-season snow. Shooting cracks and audible collapsing are signs you should move to lower-angle slopes or wind-sheltered terrain.

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