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American Avalanche Dangers Scale

Slater Sabo. High Red in the scale Unstable areas likely on various slopes and aspects Natural/Human-triggered avalanches highly likely Backcountry travelers should avoid steep/wind loaded slopes . American Avalanche Dangers Scale. Moderate Yellow in the scale Some areas of instability

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American Avalanche Dangers Scale

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  1. Slater Sabo • High • Red in the scale • Unstable areas likely on various slopes and aspects • Natural/Human-triggered avalanches highly likely • Backcountry travelers should avoid steep/wind loaded slopes American Avalanche Dangers Scale • Moderate • Yellow in the scale • Some areas of instability • Natural avalanches unlikely; human triggered avalanches possible • Backcountry travel possible with caution • Low • Green in the scale • Snowpack is generally stable • Only isolated areas of instability • Backcountry travel is fairly safe • Natural/Human-triggered avalanches unlikely Extreme Black in the scale Extremely unstable layers in the snow pack Natural/Human triggered avalanches are certain Large and destructive avalanches probable Back country travelers should avoid any steep terrain or known avalanche areas Considerable Orange in the scale Unstable areas probable Natural avalanches possible; human-triggered avalanches probable Backcountry travel possible with extreme caution

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