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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Avalanche danger
Sun
Mon
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
3 · Considerable
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Avalanche problems
Wet Slabs
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Likely
- Size
- 1–2
Avalanche Summary
You can trigger a large and dangerous avalanche on many steep slopes facing the north half of the compass, and you can trigger wet avalanches in the afternoon on steep slopes facing the south half of the compass. If you are traveling in or near avalanche terrain on the north half of the compass, be careful of steep slopes above you and other parties nearby, as you can trigger an avalanche from a distance, and you won't get any signs of instability before triggering a destructive avalanche.
To reduce your chances of being caught in an avalanche, avoid travel on or under most steep slopes if you are traveling on north-facing slopes, and start and end your day early if you plan on traveling on steep south-facing slopes.