Avalanche forecast

Aspen

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger an avalanche on slopes where new snow and strong winds combine to create thick, cohesive slabs of newly wind-drifted snow. The most dangerous slopes are near and above treeline facing easterly directions. You can identify these wind-loaded slopes by the smooth, rounded, often wave-like appearance on the snow surface mostly found on the lee side of a ridge and along the side of a gully or couloir. Wind-sheltered slopes offer safer travel options.

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