Wind 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
Thu
Fri
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems
Persistent Slabs
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely
- Size
- 1–2
Avalanche Summary
You can trigger an avalanche where strong winds drift snow into dense slabs at upper elevations. Drifted areas can be identified by their pillow-like shape and textured appearance. You are most likely to find drifted snow below ridgelines, in gullies, and on steep rollovers. Easterly-facing slopes are the most dangerous. Remember, small avalanches can easily knock you off your feet and carry you into high-consequence terrain. Cracking within drifted snow is a sign to seek out areas sheltered from the wind, slopes less than about 35 degrees, and lower elevation slopes.