Avalanche forecast

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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
4 · High
Treeline
4 · High
Below
4 · High
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

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

  • Storm Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Very Likely
    Size
    1–2

Avalanche Summary

An Avalanche Warning is in effect for areas around Monarch Pass (US Highway 50) on Thursday. Heavy snowfall is creating very dangerous avalanche conditions. Expect widespread avalanche activity large enough to bury or kill you. Some avalanches will release naturally and without warning. Travel in backcountry avalanche terrain is not recommended on Thursday.

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