Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Likely
- Size
- 1–2
Avalanche forecast
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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Avalanche danger
Wed
Thu
Alpine
No rating
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems
Avalanche Summary
You can trigger an avalanche where strong winds and new snowfall created thin slabs of cohesive snow over a foot thick. Avoid traveling on slopes steeper than about 35 degrees on the lee side of ridgelines and in areas where you find more than a foot of new snow. Safer travel options exist but sticking to wind-sheltered terrain and traveling in the morning before the storm totals exceed 12 inches.
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