Storm 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
Fri
Sat
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems
Avalanche Summary
Most terrain in this area is safe from avalanches due to the lack of snow. But an upslope storm on Thursday could quickly change that picture and increase the avalanche danger. The hazard will rise during the day as snow accumulates, and once more than a foot of snow has fallen on slick, old-snow surfaces, it'll become possible to trigger avalanches on slopes steeper than about 35 degrees.
Be on the lookout for cracking in the new snow as a sign that it is becoming stiff enough to slide. Also, be aware that the new snow may conceal hazards such as rocks and stumps just below the surface.