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Sawatch Range

touring to ~13,000 ft · Colorado

Avalanche danger today

1 · Low

CAIC zone · CAIC

Snow summary

Measured at the nearest station · forecast at 13,000 ft, middle of 3 models

1

Avalanche forecast · CAIC zone

Low· by Ben Pritchett

Generally safe avalanche conditions. Watch for unstable snow on isolated terrain features.

Danger by Elevation

Today

Upper
1 Low
Middle
1 Low
Lower
1 Low

Tomorrow

Upper
1 Low
Middle
1 Low
Lower
1 Low

Bottom Line

You can expect generally safe avalanche conditions. The few spots where you may be able to trigger a slab avalanche are where you find wind-drifted snow on slopes facing the north half of the compass above treeline. Look for small cornices above a slope, or stiffer, smooth snow surface to illustrate any steep spots to avoid.

Sources: NRCS SNOTEL / BC River Forecast Centre snow stations (measured), Open-Meteo GFS, ECMWF and GEM run at 13,000 ft (forecast), National Weather Service (snow level, WA/OR), CAIC. Always read the full avalanche forecast and carry rescue gear. Disclaimer