Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 2–3
Avalanche forecast
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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Avalanche danger
Sun
Mon
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems
Avalanche Summary
You can trigger a dangerous avalanche in cold, dry snow on the northern half of the compass. The most dangerous slopes are where the slab is 1 to 2 feet thick, and you are closer to the weak layer. In deeper areas, you might be able to travel on a slope many times before finding a trigger point and bring the whole slope down on you. Remember, tracks on a slope don't mean it's safe. There is still a chance you can trigger these from a distance, so be aware of steep slopes above you.
Safer travel options exist on sunny, south-facing slopes. However, plan to start and end your day early and bail out of steeper terrain if you see rollerballs or start sinking deeply into wet snow.