Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1.5–2.5
Avalanche forecast
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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Avalanche danger
Thu
Fri
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems
Wind Slabs
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–2
Avalanche Summary
Westerly winds continue to drift snow into slabs on easterly-facing slopes. You can trigger an avalanche in this drifted snow. Steep wind-loaded east-facing slopes that sit directly below ridgetop are the most likely places to trigger an avalanche. Avalanches in drifted snow can grow large as they step down to more deeply buried weak layers. You are unlikely to get any warning signs like cracking or collapsing before triggering one of these deadly slides. To lower your chances of triggering an avalanche, stick to slopes sheltered from the wind with softer snow