Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely
- Size
- 1–1.5
Avalanche forecast
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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Avalanche danger
Sun
Mon
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems
Avalanche Summary
Recent strong winds may build shallow isolated drifts at upper elevations. In very steep or extreme terrain, use caution around drifted snow and watch for small sluffs. Any avalanches will be small, but may still knock you off your feet and carry you into shallow rocks or cliffs in the runout below.
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