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6 hours agoThe Science Behind Avalanches - SnowBrains
Avalanches are dangerous natural hazards that can be triggered by various factors and pose significant risks, especially on steep slopes.
Avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE (Level 3 of 5) across Colorado's Northern and Central mountains, and is expected to remain elevated through the weekend. In many areas, backcountry travelers can easily trigger avalanches in new storm snow, and some avalanches may break into deeper buried weak layers. An additional round of snow Friday night will increase avalanche danger in the Southern Mountains as the holiday weekend continues.