Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–1.5
Avalanche forecast
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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Avalanche danger
Sun
Mon
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems
Avalanche Summary
A few inches of new snow and strong westerly winds increase your chances of triggering an avalanche above treeline in wind-drifted snow. Look for and avoid pockets of wind-drifted snow on northeast, east, and southeast-facing slopes, especially below ridgelines and in cross-loaded terrain features. Wind drifts look pillowy or lens-shaped and can sound hollow underneath you. If you experience cracking or collapsing in wind-stiffened snow, seek safer travel on lower-elevation wind-sheltered slopes.