Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Likely
- Size
- 1–2
Avalanche forecast
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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Avalanche danger
Wed
Thu
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems
Persistent Slabs
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely
- Size
- 1–2
Avalanche Summary
Strong winds on Tuesday will drift new snow into thick slabs on east through south-facing slopes. Be wary of large open slopes below ridgetop with a smooth, rounded-looking snow surface. You can trigger avalanches in drifted snow that break several feet. Shooting cracks and hard-feeling snow underfoot or machine indicate you have found a slab of drifted snow.
Also, watch out for large overhanging cornices. They can break much further back than you expect. Large chunks of cornice falling onto a slope will also trigger larger avalanches.