Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Likely
- Size
- 2–3
Avalanche forecast
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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Avalanche danger
Sun
Mon
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
3 · Considerable
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Avalanche problems
Avalanche Summary
Our recent storm created dangerous avalanche conditions on most steep slopes. Slopes with wind-drifted, stiffer slabs are most dangerous. Look for drifts of snow below ridgelines, and in cross-loaded features even at lower elevations.
You can trigger avalanches from a distance or below, even from flat terrain. So be aware of steeper overhead terrain and give these slopes a wide buffer.
Slopes less than about 30 degrees with no steep terrain overhead offer the safest riding.