Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 2–3
Avalanche forecast
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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Avalanche danger
Thu
Fri
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
3 · Considerable
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Avalanche problems
Storm Slabs
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Likely
- Size
- 1–2
Avalanche Summary
New snow and strong winds are driving the elevated avalanche danger. You can trigger a large and dangerous avalanche where you find more than about 8 inches of new wind-drifted snow. Strong winds have drifted snow, cross-loading terrain features at all elevations. Wind-drifted snow often feels stiff or has a smooth lense-like appearance. Expect new snow depth to vary significantly across slopes and terrain features.
An avalanche triggered in the new storm snow may step down to buried weak layers creating a larger and more dangerous avalanche. Wind-sheltered lower-angle terrain without steep slopes overhead offers safer travel options.