Aspen

Strong southwest winds have been busy the past two days, drifting new slabs of snow onto north to east to southeast-facing slopes. The most likely places for you to trigger an avalanche are on steep slopes below ridges and funneled gullies on these aspects. Steer clear of any feature where you find stiff, wind-hardened snow or see cracking along the snow surface. Shady, wind-sheltered slopes are much safer options.