Persistent 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
Wed
Thu
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems
Wind Slabs
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Likely
- Size
- 1–2
Avalanche Summary
Dangerous avalanche conditions exist near and above the treeline. The most dangerous slopes face north, northeast, and east where last weekend's snowfall, combined with strong westerly winds developed cohesive slabs on top of old weak snow. Although these are the most dangerous areas, use cautious route-finding anywhere you find over a foot of snow resting on older snow and not bare ground. You can reduce your chances of triggering an avalanche by avoiding travel on or under steep slopes that face northerly and easterly directions, particularly near and above the treeline.