Loose Wet
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–1.5
Avalanche forecast
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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Avalanche danger
Sun
Mon
Alpine
No rating
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems
Avalanche Summary
With little to no overnight freeze and unseasonably warm temperatures, wet avalanches are the main hazard to manage. Steep, rocky slopes are the most likely places to trigger a wet slide, but be wary if you start to see rollerballs or start sinking into wet snow surfaces. Wet avalanches can start small but may gain enough mass to be a problem if you are around large open slopes or in consequential terrain. Cornices are also good for giving a wide berth. They can behave erratically when temperatures climb this high.
Sticking to lower-angle slopes that are well clear of overhead hazards is the best way to deal with the uncertainty surrounding wet avalanches.