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
Sat
Sun
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
3 · Considerable
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Avalanche problems
Storm Slabs
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Likely
- Size
- 1–2
Avalanche Summary
New snow and wind formed thick, dangerous slabs on top of fragile weak snow layers. You can trigger a large avalanche on west through north to east-facing slopes near and above treeline. Avalanches will be large enough to bury or injure you on slopes with a foot or more of recent snowfall. Avalanches can break wider and deeper than you expect and be triggered from the bottom of a slope or from a distance. Below treeline, avalanches might be smaller, but can still result in a rough ride if you are carried through trees and rocks. Move to slopes around 30 degrees if you see warning signs of unstable snow like shooting cracks or audible collapses.