Avalanche forecast

Aspen

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Persistent Slabs

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

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

Avalanche Summary

Dangerous avalanche conditions exist. Large natural avalanches on Friday from wind-transported snow are hinting at how sensitive the snowpack is right now. The most dangerous slopes face west through north to southeast. Here, you can trigger a large and deadly avalanche from a long distance away so be aware of steep slopes above you and other people nearby. If you choose to travel in these areas of concern anyway, choose slopes that have not avalanched earlier this year with no terrain traps such as a cliff or dense tree stand below you. Safer travel options exist on wind-sheltered south and southwest-facing slopes or slopes less than about 30 degrees without similarly steep slopes above you.

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