Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Likely
- Size
- 1.5–2.5
Avalanche forecast
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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Avalanche danger
Fri
Sat
Alpine
No rating
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems
Avalanche Summary
Dangerous avalanche conditions exist. The most dangerous areas are steep, planar slopes facing northwest through north to east. In these areas you can trigger an avalanche from below a slope or from a distance so be aware of steep slopes above you and other backcountry travelers nearby. At higher elevations just below ridgelines where you find wind-drifted snow, avalanches will be larger and can grow big enough to bury you. You can find safer travel options on south-facing slopes where this week's snow fell on mostly bare ground or stick to low-angle terrain without steep slopes above you when traveling on aspects of concern.