Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–1.5
Avalanche forecast
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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Avalanche danger
Thu
Fri
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems
Loose Dry
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Likely
- Size
- 1–1.5
Avalanche Summary
The most dangerous areas are wind-loaded slopes, particularly gullies and couloirs, near and above treeline facing north, northeast, and east. Southerly-facing slopes and wind-sheltered slopes offer safer travel options.
If you are traveling on very steep, wind-sheltered slopes facing the north half of the compass you can trigger a small loose avalanche. Avoid traveling on shady slopes steeper than about 40 degrees above terrain traps such as a cliff or a creek where even a small avalanche can be dangerous.