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# Slope Angle

### Slope shading

Visualize slopes with high avalanche hazard. Slope angle ranges are color coded according to the legend below.

{% hint style="success" %}
**Supported Platforms**

Desktop

Mobile (iOS & Android)
{% endhint %}

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{% tabs %}
{% tab title="Desktop" %}
You can customize the color scheme by clicking on a segment of the legend.

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{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Mobile" %}

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{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

### Slope highlight

Highlight a specific slope angle range. This is useful for finding slopes in your target angle, i.e. 20-30º for low angle days. Or for highlighting flat areas to avoid.

{% hint style="success" %}
**Supported Platforms**

Desktop

Mobile
{% endhint %}

<figure><img src="/files/St4RXOd2O4HAke1al9Iv" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### Data source

This layer is produced using the highest resolution data available, including LiDAR at 1m resolution covering most of the US.

{% hint style="danger" %}
Slope angle is not a perfect indicator of avalanche potential. It's always possible that the angle has been underestimated, or that the actual angle is steeper on small, localized slopes. Always verify angles with a slope meter, and seek proper education before venturing into avalanche terrain.
{% endhint %}


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