Wind 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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Apr 30 – May 1, 2024Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger
Thu
Fri
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
Avalanche problems
Avalanche Summary
Strong westerly winds will drift new snow above treeline. Avoid stiff, smooth drifts on steep slopes below corniced ridgelines and in cross-loaded alpine gullies. Avalanches will be small, but they could become dangerous in consistently steep or cliffy terrain. Choose wind-sheltered or wind-scoured terrain to avoid the problem.