Persistent 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
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems
Avalanche Summary
An Avalanche Watch is in effect. Very dangerous avalanche conditions will develop on Saturday. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended on Saturday.
Snowfall will begin Friday mid-day and ramp up overnight. Until significant snowfall accumulates, you might trigger an avalanche where the snowpack is thinner, like near rocks or cliff bands. In areas with a deeper snowpack, you are less likely to trigger a slide but it will be difficult to determine where a shallow spot may be hiding. Choosing terrain less than about 35 degrees can help reduce your uncertainty.