CAIC and NWS: Avalanche warning – very dangerous avalanche conditions developing

Colorado Avalanche Information Center and National Weather Service

AVALANCHE WARNING
COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER
RELAYED BY NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER CO
516 PM MST SUN DEC 04 2022

Colorado Avalance Information Center

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THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER.

  • WHAT…Avalanche Warning
  • WHERE… Flat Tops, Elk Head Mountains, Park Range, Gore Range, and Front Range
  • WHEN… Very dangerous avalanche conditions developing by Monday morning and lasting through Tuesday.
  • IMPACTS…You can expect to easily trigger a large and dangerous avalanche on steep northerly and easterly-facing slopes at all elevations.
  • PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…Travel in backcountry avalanche terrain is not recommended on Monday or Tuesday. Stay up-to-date with changing conditions at colorado.gov/avalanche.
CAIC and NWS: Avalanche warning – very dangerous avalanche conditions developing