"The Colorado Avalanche Information Center warns that the avalanche danger is rapidly increasing across Colorado as a winter storm brings widespread snowfall and strong winds to the mountains this weekend. Conditions are expected to change quickly, and travelers are urged to check the avalanche forecast, stay up-to-date on current conditions, and adjust plans accordingly. In the West Elk Mountains, avalanche danger is expected to rise to HIGH (level 4 of 5) near Crested Butte and Marble. Backcountry travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended in these areas from Friday night through Sunday."
"Forecasts call for 6 to 12 inches of new snow across most mountain areas. Some areas could see close to two feet of new snow. This widespread snowfall will land on an already fragile snowpack and drive a rapid increase in avalanche danger statewide. Winds are forecast to intensify late Saturday into Sunday, which will make conditions even more dangerous by Sunday."
A winter storm will bring widespread snowfall and strong winds across Colorado mountains this weekend, rapidly increasing avalanche danger statewide. The West Elk Mountains near Crested Butte and Marble are expected to reach HIGH (level 4 of 5), and backcountry travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended Friday night through Sunday. Many other ranges will rise to CONSIDERABLE (level 3 of 5), where travelers can trigger avalanches in new snow or on buried layers. Forecasts predict 6 to 12 inches of new snow, locally up to two feet, on an already fragile snowpack. Winds intensifying late Saturday into Sunday will further increase danger. Travelers should check forecasts, monitor conditions, and adjust plans accordingly.
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