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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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Avalanche danger
Sun
Mon
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems
Loose Dry
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–2
Avalanche Summary
You can trigger an avalanche in freshly drifted snow above treeline. Suspect slopes face northeast to east through southeast and drifted terrain features can be identified by their smooth, rounded appearance. Shooting cracks in freshly drifted snow are a sign you should move to wind-sheltered terrain.
You might also trigger a small avalanche in weak, cohesionless snow on slopes steeper than 35 degrees at lower elevations. These slides have been small, but combined with the fresh snowfall, they could grow in size quickly and could carry you into terrain traps such as dense timber and gullies. If the snowpack is unsupportive and you sink to the ground with skis or a board on, you should avoid slopes over 35 degrees.