Persistent Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Likely
- Size
- 1.5–2.5
Avalanche forecast
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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Avalanche danger
Tue
Wed
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
3 · Considerable
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Avalanche problems
Wind Slabs
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Likely
- Size
- 1–2
Avalanche Summary
Dangerous avalanche conditions exist. The most dangerous slopes face north through east to southeast where new snow and strong winds created cohesive slabs of wind-packed snow. Expect to find these wind-loaded slopes lower down in the terrain than you are used to seeing with the unusually strong winds. Avoid traveling on steep, wind-loaded slopes to reduce your chances of triggering an avalanche. You can identify wind-loaded slopes by their wave-like appearance on the snow surface and a hard, hollow feeling if you are traveling on them.