Avalanche forecast

Front Range

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Mon
Tue
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Look for and avoid smooth pillows of wind-drifted snow. These may be firm and hollow feeling and could crack beneath your feet. These will be most dangerous in shaded areas that held cold snow from last week's storm. Along gully walls, around rock buttresses, and beneath ridgelines are features you are more likely to encounter this issue. In shallow rocky areas, you may still be able to trigger a deeper avalanche. You can find safer riding in areas sheltered from the wind.

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