Avalanche forecast

Aspen

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
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

Avalanche Summary

You can easily trigger a large avalanche where recently wind-deposited snow rests on top of fragile weak layers near the ground. Wind-drifted slopes with a visibly deeper snowpack will break near the ground and can run far. You can trigger an avalanche from a long distance away, even low on a slope with steep terrain above. You can find safer options on southerly-facing terrain or choose slopes less than about 30 degrees without steep terrain overhead.

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