Avalanche forecast

Aspen

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Sun
Mon
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

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

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Higher elevation wind-drifted slopes facing north, northeast, and east are the most dangerous. You face a scary chance of triggering a smaller slide in the newly drifted snow that steps down to deeper weak layers, creating a more massive avalanche. Make cautious decisions this weekend. f you go big, so might an avalanche. Lower-angle, wind-sheltered slopes will provide safer riding options.

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