Avalanche forecast

Aspen

Jan 6 – 7, 2026Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    1.5–2.5

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Another good shot of snow and continued westerly winds will make conditions hazardous. You can trigger a large avalanche from above, below, or adjacent to steeper slopes. Wind-drifted slopes will have the thickest slabs and are more likely to produce larger, more dangerous avalanches. Know what's above you, and make conservative choices, giving northerly or easterly-facing avalanche paths a wide berth.

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