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
Tue
Wed
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems
Persistent Slabs
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely
- Size
- 1–2
Avalanche Summary
Strong westerly winds and fresh snow formed potentially dangerous slabs at higher elevations. Look for and steer around denser wind-drifted snow below ridges or along the sides of cross-loaded gullies. Northeast to east to southeast aspects will be the most likely places to find this new problem and trigger a slide. Though less likely, this new load could reawaken deeper weak layers, creating even larger avalanches. Avoiding wind-drifted areas will help keep you safe.
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