Aspen

An Avalanche Watch is in effect. Very dangerous avalanche conditions will develop on Saturday. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended on Saturday.

On Friday you might trigger an avalanche where you find a cohesive slab resting on top of weak snow on slopes with less than three or four feet of snow. The more dangerous slopes are near and below treeline and in wind-sheltered areas where the slabs are less dense. In areas with a deeper snowpack, you may trigger a slide if you find a thin spot in the slab. Those are often near a rock outcrop, a band of trees, or near the bottom of a slope. Do your best to avoid these shallow areas or stick to low-angled slopes. As the next storm moves into the area this weekend, expect the avalanche danger to rise