Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Likely
- Size
- 2–3
Avalanche forecast
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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Avalanche danger
Wed
Thu
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
3 · Considerable
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Avalanche problems
Wind Slabs
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–2
Avalanche Summary
Many slopes are dangerous and capable of producing large and destructive avalanches. Slopes over 35 degrees are the most concerning, especially on west to north to southeast aspects. Keep your guard up, as the bulk of recent avalanches have been triggered from a distance away from the slope or down in the flats below steep terrain. Avalanches will break wider and deeper around ridges and wind-drifted features, where newly formed slabs are thick and well-connected. Play it safe by sticking to lower-angled, wind-sheltered terrain.