Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 2–3
Avalanche forecast
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Avalanche danger
Tue
Wed
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
3 · Considerable
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Avalanche problems
Storm Slabs
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Likely
- Size
- 1–1.5
Avalanche Summary
Recent snowfall has formed fresh slabs 1 to 2 feet thick that sit over a weaker snow layer. You can easily trigger avalanches on most steep slopes.
In shallower snowpack areas, where the snowpack is less than about 4 feet deep, you can trigger a larger and even more dangerous avalanche that steps deeper into the snowpack. Low-angle slopes less than about 30 degrees without steep slopes above offer the safest riding options.
Also, avoid steep and rocky southerly slopes as snow heats up during the day.