Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely
- Size
- 1–1.5
Avalanche forecast
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Apr 16 – 17, 2026Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger
Sat
Sun
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
Avalanche problems
Avalanche Summary
Avalanche conditions are generally safe. In very steep or extreme terrain, use caution around drifted snow and watch for small sluffs. Even a small amount of moving snow can knock you off your feet and carry you into shallow rocks or cliffs in the runout below.
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