Aspen

An Avalanche Watch is in effect for the Fryingpan Wilderness, Sawatch Range, and Fossil Ridge Wilderness. Expect very dangerous avalanche conditions starting Monday evening and lasting through Wednesday morning. Avalanches will break wide across terrain features and reach valley floors thousands of feet below. Many will run naturally. Travel in or near avalanche terrain during this period is not recommended.

You can trigger a small but dangerous avalanche on wind-loaded slopes above treeline. You might also be able to trigger a larger and potentially deadly avalanche on most steep slopes facing west through north to southeast slopes. To reduce your chances of triggering an avalanche here avoid uneven, rocky, shallow slopes. Sunny, south and southwest-facing slopes offer safer travel options.