Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1.5–2.5
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
Avalanche Summary
Your chance of triggering an avalanche is not high, but there are plenty of hazards to manage. Steep, wind-drifted slopes are the most likely places to trigger a smaller slide. Or they could break deeper if you find a shallow spot on a slope around rock bands or a thin spot in the slab. Near and above treeline on north to east-facing aspects are the most likely places to find this problem; however, lingering slabs may also be lurking on other slopes. The best way to reduce your risk is to avoid steep, wind-drifted slopes and stick to lower-angle terrain.