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
You might trigger a small avalanche where recent winds drifted new snow into cohesive slabs above a slick, firm crust. You are most likely to encounter these slabs on upper-elevation easterly-facing slopes just below ridgelines. Consider the consequences of triggering an avalanche if your route travels through extreme terrain. Even a small avalanche can have large consequences if you are swept off a cliff or buried in a deep gully. Assess each slope before committing, and continue to practice good travel techniques.