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
Thu
Fri
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems
Avalanche Summary
You can trigger an avalanche on steep slopes where wind-drifted snow developed a cohesive slab on top of weak snow. You can identify these wind-loaded slopes by the smooth, rounded, often wave-like surface appearance often found just below a ridgeline, around a rock outcrop, or along the sides of a gully or couloir. Most of these avalanches will be small but they can knock you off your feet and take you for a dangerous ride. Identify and avoid wind-loaded slopes near and above treeline to reduce your chances of being caught in one of these avalanches.