Avalanche forecast

Aspen

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    2–3

  • Wet Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2

Avalanche Summary

The threat of triggering an avalanche is slowly decreasing, but many slopes remain dangerous. Steep, high-elevation, north-facing slopes still have some concerning weak layers that could fail if you find a connected slab on an open piece of terrain.

Wet snow problems are also a threat on steep slopes. If your feet sink deep into wet snow or you notice natural loose avalanches or rollerballs around cliffs, rocks, or trees, avoid traveling on slopes steeper than about 30 degrees to reduce your chances of being caught in a wet avalanche.

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