Persistent 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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Avalanche danger
Wed
Thu
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems
Loose Dry
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Likely
- Size
- 1–1.5
Avalanche Summary
Wind-drifted features near and above treeline are the most dangerous. Look for and avoid recently drifted slabs in northerly or easterly-facing gullies or below ridgelines. Southerly-facing terrain or slopes with no signs of recent drifting avoid this problem.
On wind-sheltered slopes steeper than about 40 degrees, that face west through north to east, you'll find a soft and weak snow surface that you can easily push as a loose avalanche. Avoid travel above terrain traps where debris could pile up.