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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Avalanche danger
Sat
Sun
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems
Avalanche Summary
The snowpack below treeline is losing strength, and the chances of triggering an avalanche are small, but don't be fooled. There are plenty of dangerous slopes lurking at higher elevations. You could bring down a deadly avalanche if you find the wrong spot on a steep, wind-drifted slope. Common trigger points like rocks and convex rollovers or the margins of a slab can be hard to identify, so avoiding slopes that look smooth or rounded and live below ridges will significantly reduce your chances of being caught.