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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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Avalanche danger
Thu
Fri
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems
Avalanche Summary
You can trigger an avalanche 2 to 3 feet deep on buried weak layers. The distribution of this weak layer is variable depending on wind and sun. Careful assessment and choice of slopes are important; you can not just rely on seeing cracking or collapsing as your sole decision-making tool. You could trigger one of these slides from a thinner area on the slopes, like around rocks, convex rollovers, or vegetation. Multiple people could ride a slope before an avalanche releases. Seek slopes less than 30 degrees without steep slopes above you for safer riding options.