Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Likely
- Size
- 1–2
Avalanche forecast
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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Avalanche danger
Sun
Mon
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
3 · Considerable
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Avalanche problems
Storm Slabs
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Very Likely
- Size
- 1–1.5
Avalanche Summary
Avalanche conditions are dangerous in the Flat Tops. You can trigger an avalanche anywhere you find more than about 8 inches of recent snow. Avalanches can be triggered from the flats below steep slopes and lower-angle slopes attached to steeper ones. The most dangerous conditions are on slopes directly below ridgetop, where recent winds have deposited drifted snow into thicker slabs. Avoid steep slopes with thick wind drifts, and especially if you experience deep shooting cracks or sounds of collapsing.