Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1.5–2.5
Avalanche forecast
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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Avalanche danger
Wed
Thu
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems
Wind Slabs
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–2
Avalanche Summary
You can trigger an avalanche on easterly-facing slopes at all elevations. The most dangerous slopes are on higher, more exposed slopes where strong winds drifted recent snow into a cohesive slab that rests on a weak layer buried about two to four feet deep. Before triggering a large avalanche, you may not see or hear signs of unstable snow like cracking or collapsing. Even a small avalanche in the new snow may create enough mass to trigger a larger avalanche than anticipated. Seek wind-sheltered slopes less than about 30 degrees for safer travel options.