Avalanche forecast

Aspen

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

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

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

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger an avalanche in drifted snow. The most dangerous slopes face northerly and easterly at upper elevations. An avalanche in drifted snow can step down to deeper layers in the snowpack creating a large and dangerous avalanche. Avoid steep slopes with drifted snow even if you don't see shooting cracks or other signs of instability.

Though clouds look to move in during the afternoon, the intense April sun will warm the recent snow causing a rapid change. You might experience small wet slides on slopes steeper than about 40 degrees. Once the new snow becomes gloppy you should move to slopes with colder snow.

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