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
Fri
Sat
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems
Avalanche Summary
An Avalanche Watch is in effect for the West Elk and Elk Mountains. New snow and strong winds will create very dangerous avalanche conditions starting Thursday night and lasting through Saturday. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended during this time.
For Thursday, the most dangerous slopes are where you find wind-drifted snow on steep slopes just below ridgelines or in gullies or couloirs at upper elevations. Wind-sheltered slopes at lower elevations offer safer travel options.
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