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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Avalanche danger
Thu
Fri
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems
Persistent Slabs
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–2
Avalanche Summary
The most dangerous slopes face an easterly direction at upper elevations. Recent winds drifted snow into a cohesive slab that rests on a weak layer buried about one to three feet deep. Look for and avoid steep slopes with textured snow or pillow-like drifts, especially just below ridgelines and in gully features. These slabs might extend farther down the slope than anticipated. Shooting cracks and collapses in the surface snow are signs you should look for safer riding on wind-sheltered slopes or slopes less than 30 degrees.
Look out for an upsloping winter storm beginning on Thursday afternoon and lasting through Friday. The danger will likely rise as new snow accumulates.