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
Tue
Wed
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems
Avalanche Summary
The most dangerous slopes will be where you encounter over 18 inches of new snow on northwest through north to southeast-facing slopes generally above 11,000 feet. Most avalanches you trigger will be small, but if you find a wind-drifted slope just below the ridgeline, you might trigger an avalanche big enough to bury you on a steep, sustained slope. If you are planning on traveling on slopes much steeper than around 35 degrees, then pay attention to terrain traps such as a cliff below you, and consider how large the slope is and if it could produce a large avalanche before traveling directly on it.