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
Avalanche Summary
The most likely spots to trigger an avalanche are wind-drifted features on leeward-facing slopes at upper elevations. Westerly winds and ample snow have created thick slabs that could entrain enough snow to bury you or take you for a dangerous ride. Common places to find this problem are below ridges or the sides of cross-loaded gullies.
New snow on Friday is not enough to raise the avalanche danger, but may make it more challenging to identify previously wind-drifted features. You can find safer travel on slopes less than about 35 degrees steep.