Wind 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
Wed
Thu
Alpine
No rating
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems
Persistent Slabs
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely
- Size
- 1.5–2.5
Avalanche Summary
You can trigger an avalanche on wind-loaded terrain features such as the lee side of a ridgeline. Avalanches may be small but they can be dangerous if you get knocked over and dragged into a terrain trap such as a creek or a gully. Identify and avoid steep wind-loaded slopes with a smooth, rounded snow surface appearance and give cornices a wide berth.
You might be able to trigger a much larger and more dangerous avalanche that breaks on weak snow near the ground. By sticking to smooth, planar slopes that are deeper than six feet and avoiding wind-loaded terrain features you can decrease your chances of triggering an avalanche.