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
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1.5–2.5

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger a large and dangerous avalanche on many northwest through north to east-facing slopes, especially at upper elevations near and above treeline. The most dangerous slopes are steep wind-drifted paths where any avalanche you trigger in the recent snow could step down to deeper weak layers and bring the entire season's snowpack. Safer travel options exist in lower-angle wind-sheltered terrain below treeline and on south-facing slopes in the morning before they get warm and wet.

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