Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–1.5
Avalanche forecast
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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Avalanche danger
Thu
Fri
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems
Avalanche Summary
New snow could rapidly change conditions later on Wednesday and into Thursday, with avalanche danger increasing throughout each day on snow-covered slopes that have received more than a foot of new snow.
The most dangerous slopes exist at upper elevations, where you find wind-drifted snow forming a slab over previously drifted or faceted snow on north through northeast-facing slopes. Avoid areas of deeper snow on steep slopes. These will be the spots that are smooth and white, instead of rocky or brushy. Even a small avalanche can be dangerous if it sweeps you over early-season hazards, like logs and rocks.