Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–1.5
Avalanche forecast
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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Avalanche danger
Sat
Sun
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems
Avalanche Summary
You can trigger an avalanche in wind-drifted snow on northerly and east-facing slopes. The drifted snow may feel relatively soft or be disguised under fresh snowfall. You can find problematic layering below corniced ridgelines, along gully walls, or around terrain features. You should head to lower-angled or wind-sheltered slopes if you feel a layer of firmer, hollow snow or see cracks and collapses. Avalanches will remain small, but even a tiny slide could take you for a nasty ride through shallowly buried rocks.