Avalanche forecast

Aspen

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Persistent Slabs

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

  • Loose Dry

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

Avalanche Summary

On slopes steeper than 35 degrees, the primary hazards to watch for and avoid are areas of wind-drifted snow found below ridges or in funnel-shaped gullies and weak, cohesionless snow in wind-sheltered locations. Each of these issues can unexpectedly fail, catching you off guard or potentially sweeping you down the mountain into nasty terrain features below.

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