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
    2–3

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger a dangerous avalanche on most slopes near and above treeline. The most dangerous areas are wind-loaded terrain features on the lee sides of ridgelines. You can tell a slope is wind-loaded by the wave-like patterns on the snow surface or the hard, hollow feeling you experience when traveling across it. Identify and avoid steep, wind-loaded slopes and stick to wind-sheltered terrain below treeline for safer travel options.

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