Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–2
Avalanche forecast
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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Avalanche danger
Fri
Sat
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems
Avalanche Summary
You could trigger a dangerous avalanche on north, northeast, and east-facing slopes at all elevations. The snowpack is thin in this area, and you can easily impact weak snow buried near the ground. The most dangerous areas are where a cohesive slab of wind-drifted snow rests on top of the weak snow. Assess the snowpack carefully and avoid steep slopes if you find this strong over weak layering in the snowpack. Avoid traveling on wind-loaded terrain features on the lee-sides of ridgelines to reduce your chances of being caught in an avalanche. Safer travel options exist by sticking to wind-sheltered slopes.