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
Wed
Thu
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems
Wind Slabs
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Likely
- Size
- 1–2
Avalanche Summary
New and drifted snow will increase the avalanche hazard at upper elevations. Avoid steep slopes were you observed 8 or more inches of drifted snow. An avalanche in the new snow could step down to deeper buried weak-layers.
You could also trigger an avalanche in these deeper buried weak-layers if you find the shallow area on slopes steeper than about 35 degrees. Common trigger spots exists near rock outcroppings, on steep rollovers, and beneath ridges and cliffs.
Find safer riding options on lower-angled, wind-sheltered slopes without steep overhead hazards.