Persistent 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
Fri
Sat
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems
Storm Slabs
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Likely
- Size
- 1–2
Avalanche Summary
New snow is forming slabs at all elevations. The wind is drifting the thickest slabs on slopes that face north to east. Avalanches triggered in the surface snow could break deeper, releasing a larger and more dangerous avalanche. Cautious route finding and identifying areas of unstable snow will be essential to stay safer in the backcountry. Look for cracks shooting across the slopes in front of you and signs of recent avalanche activity as indicators of rapidly rising danger. Slopes less than about 30 degrees without steep slopes above offer safer travel options today.