Wet Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely
- Size
- 1–2
Avalanche forecast
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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Avalanche danger
Wed
Thu
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems
Avalanche Summary
A cold night should freeze the upper snowpack. Be sure to step out of your skis or board multiple times to see how firm the slab you are traveling on is. If you punch into wet snow you could trigger a Wet Slab avalanche. This is more likely in areas with a shallow snowpack and weak faceted base and in areas with lots of rocks and trees which can absorb heat and cause premature melting. If you punch into wet snow head to aspects with more supportive snow. Starting and ending your day early will also help reduce your chances of triggering a wet slide.
You could still experience small Loose Wet avalanches, especially in areas that accumulated snow on Monday. If you sink into wet snow past your ankles head to colder or lower-angled slopes.