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
Fri
Sat
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems
Persistent Slabs
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely
- Size
- 1–2
Avalanche Summary
The most dangerous slopes are where recent winds drifted new snow onto leeward slopes at upper elevations on north and easterly-facing terrain. Look for and avoid rounded surfaces that look textured below ridgelines, cornices, or convex rollovers. While unlikely, a smaller avalanche might create enough mass to impact a weak layer buried about two to three feet down, creating a destructive avalanche. Seek wind-sheltered slopes at lower elevations if you see signs of recent avalanches or cracking within in the new snow.