Avalanche forecast

Aspen

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Persistent Slabs

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

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Expect the avalanche danger to rise throughout the day as periods of heavy snowfall and shifting winds add load to a variable snowpack. You might be able to trigger a smaller avalanche in freshly drifted snow, or a more massive and destructive one that breaks deep in the snowpack. Steep northeast through east to southeast-facing slopes near ridgelines and at upper elevations are the most dangerous. Given high uncertainty, choosing less risky, lower-angle terrain is the safest option.

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