Slope Angle
Identify avalanche prone terrain.
Last updated
Identify avalanche prone terrain.
Last updated
Visualize slopes with high avalanche hazard. Slope angle ranges are color coded according to the legend below.
Supported Platforms
Desktop
Mobile (iOS & Android)
You can customize the color scheme by clicking on a segment of the legend.
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.
Supported Platforms
Desktop
On mobile, this layer is produced from the USGS 1/3 arc-second DEM (10m resolution).
On desktop, this layer uses the Mapbox Terrain DEM which has higher resolution in some places.
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.
