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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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Avalanche danger
Mon
Tue
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems
Wind Slabs
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–1.5
Avalanche Summary
You might trigger an avalanche where the wind has drifted recent snow. These slides should be small but big enough to be dangerous if you are in consequential terrain.
More concerning is triggering a much larger avalanche on buried weak layers deeper in the snowpack. You can trigger one of these very large avalanches from below a slope or from a long distance away so be aware of slopes above you. If you trigger a small avalanche in the new snow it could step down to the buried weak layers. Traveling on slopes less than about 30 degrees with no steep connected terrain above you can greatly reduce your risk.