Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Likely
- Size
- 1–2
Avalanche forecast
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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Avalanche danger
Fri
Sat
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems
Persistent Slabs
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely
- Size
- 1–2
Avalanche Summary
Dangerous avalanche conditions exist on northeast, east, and southeast-facing slopes near and above treeline. New snow and strong winds are building dangerous slabs. Avoid travel on and under slopes steeper than about 30 degrees in these areas. Looks for signs of recent wind-loading, such as fresh cornices below ridgelines, shooting cracks in fresh drifts, smooth rounded pillows of snow, or a hard, sculpted snow surface to identify potentially dangerous spots. Stick to lower elevation and wind-sheltered terrain.