Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–2
Avalanche forecast
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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Avalanche danger
Sat
Sun
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems
Loose Wet
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–1.5
Avalanche Summary
You can trigger an avalanche in wind-drifted snow on the leeward side of ridgelines and on wind-loaded rollovers near and above treeline. Most of these avalanches will be small, but they can still take you for a dangerous ride, or on the right wind-loaded slope, they could grow large enough to bury you. Watch out for cracking in the new snow or a smooth, rounded, often wave-like appearance on the snow surface, indicating a wind-loaded slope.
Expect to see some natural small, loose avalanches as the sun comes out on Friday afternoon on sunny slopes and low-elevation shady slopes as well.