Avalanche forecast

Aspen

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
4 · High
Treeline
4 · High
Below
3 · Considerable
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

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

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

An Avalanche Warning is in effect for the Elk Mountains extending to the west side of Independence Pass. Expect very dangerous avalanche conditions from Saturday night through Monday evening. You can easily trigger large, dangerous avalanches on slopes where there was old snow before the storm. You can easily trigger smaller avalanches on slopes where winds have drifted the storm snow. Travel in backcountry avalanche terrain is not recommended.

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