Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–2
Avalanche forecast
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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Avalanche danger
Thu
Fri
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems
Avalanche Summary
You can trigger an avalanche where you find areas of wind-drifted snow above weak early-season snow near the ground. Northerly and easterly-facing slopes at higher elevations are most concerning. Drifted snow will feel stiff and have rounded, smooth, and pillow-like features.
You can trigger an avalanche from a distance and from below so be aware of steeper slopes overhead. You can find safer travel options at lower elevations, on wind-sheltered slopes less than 30 degrees, and slopes without overhead hazards.