Avalanche forecast

Aspen

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Sun
Mon
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Strong southwest winds have been busy the past two days, drifting new slabs of snow onto north to east to southeast-facing slopes. The most likely places for you to trigger an avalanche are on steep slopes below ridges and funneled gullies on these aspects. Steer clear of any feature where you find stiff, wind-hardened snow or see cracking along the snow surface. Shady, wind-sheltered slopes are much safer options.

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