Aspen

Generally safe avalanche conditions exist on most slopes. The few places you might be able to trigger an avalanche are where you find thick drifts of wind-blown snow at high elevations. A rounded, wave-like snow surface appearance and hard, hollow feel to the snow are hints that you may be traveling on one of these wind drifts. If you find these conditions or see cracks shooting in the snow as you travel across it you should stick to slopes less than about 35 degrees or head to more wind-sheltered terrain.

Expect the avalanche danger to rise Sunday evening as a potent storm begins to impact the region.