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
Sat
Sun
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems
Avalanche Summary
You can trigger an avalanche on north through east to south-facing slopes at upper elevations. Heavy snow on Friday combined with strong winds will drift snow into cohesive slabs on leeward terrain features. Look for and avoid lens-shaped pillows of snow below ridgelines, in gully features, and downhill of convex rollovers. If you notice cracking and collapsing in the new snow or if the new snow feels dense and cohesive under your feet, then move to wind-sheltered slopes less than about 30 degrees without steep terrain overhead.