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
Sat
Sun
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems
Avalanche Summary
Generally safe avalanche conditions exist. The few slopes you should avoid traveling on are steep, wind-drifted slopes at the highest elevations above treeline. Here, you might be able to trigger a small slab avalanche on recently drifted snow. Even a small avalanche can take you for a dangerous ride in consequential terrain. Watch for cracks in the snowpack around your feet or machine as you travel and look for a rounded, wave-like snow surface to identify wind drifts. Consider moving to a different slope if you see these warning signs.