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
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems
Avalanche Summary
Avalanche conditions are most dangerous on wind-drifted north and northeast-facing slopes at higher elevations. These areas have a weak, collapsible layer of snow near the ground underneath thicker, more cohesive slabs. Visible cracking and/or audible collapsing indicate areas where you can trigger an avalanche. Slopes less than around 30 degrees in steepness, wind-sheltered slopes, or sunnier aspects that did not hold early-October snow all offer safer riding options. Watch for shallowly-buried obstacles with thin early-season coverage.