Headline:
Avalanche Warning issued December 28 at 4:39PM MST by NWS Denver CO
Event:
Avalanche Warning
Urgency:
Unknown
Effective:
December 28, 2024 - 3:39pm
Expires:
December 30, 2024 - 3:45pm
Description:
AVWBOU
THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE
COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER.
...AVALANCHE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY...
*WHAT...Heavy snowfall and strong winds are resulting
in very dangerous avalance conditions. Avalanches will
run naturally and long distances. Avalanches
will also be very easy to trigger by people recreating
on steep slopes in the backcountry.
*WHERE...Portions of the Front Range Mountains including the
Indian Peaks Wilderness, James Peak Wilderness, and Rocky
Mountain National Park.
*WHEN...Saturday evening through Monday evening
*IMPACTS...Large and dangerous avalanches will be very
easy to trigger in many places. Avalanches will release
naturally.
*PRECAUTION/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Travel in backcountry
avalanche terrain is not recommended in the mentioned areas.
Avoid travel on and under slopes steeper than about 30
degrees. You can find more detailed information at
colorado.gov/avalanche
Area Description:
South and East Jackson/Larimer/North and Northeast Grand/Northwest Boulder Counties Above 9000 Feet
Forcast Office:
NWS Denver CO