Persistent 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
Sat
Sun
Alpine
No rating
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
3 · Considerable
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Avalanche problems
Avalanche Summary
You can easily trigger a dangerous avalanche on steep, planar slopes facing northwest through north to east. You can trigger an avalanche from below a slope or from a distance so be aware of steep slopes above you and other backcountry travelers nearby. At higher elevations just below ridgelines where you find wind-drifted snow, avalanches will be larger and can grow big enough to bury you. You can find safer travel options on south-facing slopes where this week's snow fell on bare ground or stick to low-angle terrain without steep slopes above you when traveling on or near aspects of concern.