Avalanche forecast

Aspen

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
3 · Considerable
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You can easily trigger an avalanche from a distance or below steep slopes. The most dangerous slopes face a northerly and easterly direction at high elevations. Observers have reported avalanches over running areas they consider “safe zones.” Reassess all your usual travel routes. Give slopes steeper than 30 degrees a wide margin. You can find safer travel at lower elevations on lower-angled slopes sheltered from the wind.

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