Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–2
Avalanche forecast
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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Avalanche danger
Fri
Sat
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems
Avalanche Summary
Wind-drifted slopes sitting directly below ridgetops are where you are most likely to trigger a dangerous avalanche. These avalanches can break deeply on weak, collapsible layers near the ground. You may not see any signs of instability before you trigger an avalanche. Low-angle or wind-sheltered slopes are safer options.
A skier was caught, partially buried, and injured in an avalanche on a north-facing slope near Berthoud Pass on Tuesday. The northerly-facing slope was recently wind-loaded. The avalanche broke on weak snow near the ground.