Sawatch

A few inches of snow on Monday and Tuesday did not change the avalanche danger. You might be able to trigger a small avalanche on steep wind-loaded slopes but the greater danger is triggering a large and dangerous avalanche on weak layers buried near the ground. You are most likely to trigger one of these avalanches on steep, unsupported slopes facing the northern half of the compass that did not avalanche during the Thanksgiving week storm. You can reduce your chances of triggering one of these avalanches by traveling on wind-sheltered, southerly-facing terrain or staying at lower elevations below treeline.

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