Aspen

The most dangerous concern for Friday is triggering a very large avalanche breaking on buried weak layers two to five feet deep. Northerly-facing slopes above around 11,500 feet, that harbor thin and wind-affected snow coverage are most worrisome.

The most widespread concern is wet avalanche activity in the afternoon as the snow surface wets and loses cohesion. Some wet avalanches may release as larger slabs, particularly in steep rocky terrain.

Rollerballs, pinwheels, slushy surface conditions, and small wet sluffs out of rocky terrain are all signs more dangerous wet activity is imminent. Start and end your day early to avoid this avalanche threat.