Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 2–3
Avalanche forecast
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Avalanche danger
Sun
Mon
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems
Wind Slabs
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Likely
- Size
- 1–1.5
Avalanche Summary
You might see few obvious signs of instability, but you can trigger a large avalanche on or below some steep slopes. The most worrisome slopes hold a relatively thinner snowpack because they avalanche previously this season. These face west through north to east, and generally sit above 10,000 feet. Prior avalanche activity from this season left a calico patchwork of dangerous slopes next to safer ones. Snowpack tests in one spot may not represent conditions in a nearby avalanche release area. Conditions are tricky. Without an intimate picture of recent avalanche history, you can play it safe by sticking to lower-angle slopes.