Storm Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Likely
- Size
- 1.5–2.5
Avalanche forecast
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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Avalanche danger
Sat
Sun
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
3 · Considerable
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Avalanche problems
Persistent Slabs
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 2–2.5
Avalanche Summary
An Avalanche Watch is in effect for portions of the Southern Mountains including the La Plata Mountains east to Wolf Creek Pass and north to Lizard Head Pass, Silverton, and Telluride. Very dangerous avalanche conditions will develop Friday night. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended on Saturday.
On Friday, you can easily trigger a large and dangerous avalanche where snow totals exceed around a foot of new snow. Make conservative terrain choices and be aware of changing conditions as the day progresses. Avoid slopes greater than about 30 degrees and give yourself an extra buffer from steep, overhead terrain.