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
Wed
Thu
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems
Loose Dry
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–1.5
Persistent Slabs
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely
- Size
- 1–2
Avalanche Summary
You can easily trigger a dangerous avalanche where the wind drifts snow into thick slabs in the alpine. Look for and avoid slopes with fresh cornices, recent avalanches, smooth-rounded pillows of snow, or cracking within the new snow. In near and below treeline elevations, a small avalanche within the fresh snow can gouge into weaker snow about a foot from the surface. Even a small avalanche could be deadly if combined with a terrain trap like cliffs, gullies, or thick trees. Stick to slopes less than about 30 degrees for safer travel options.