Front Range

You can easily trigger an avalanche where intense westerly winds drifted snow onto steep leeward slopes at all elevations. New snow with variable wind Friday will add volume to these avalanches, but won't increase the danger. Avalanches in the most recent snow could easily be large enough to bury you. Look for and avoid steep drifted slopes below ridges, in gullies, or behind convex rollovers. If you see cracks in front of you in the snow or hear audible collapses, avoid steep slopes. Make conservative terrain choices and don't travel on or below slopes greater than about 35 degrees.