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
Thu
Fri
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
You can trigger an avalanche in freshly-drifted snow at upper elevations. Look for and avoid smooth lens-shaped pillows of snow directly below ridgelines, on the sides of gullies, or around terrain and vegetation breaks. Strong winds may have drifted snow lower down on a slope than expected. A small avalanche in the new snow may step down into a buried weak layer, creating a much larger avalanche. Shooting cracks within the new snow are signs of instabilities and signs you should seek wind-sheltered slopes for safer travel options.