Avalanche Advisory

SABCO

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

...A SPECIAL AVALANCHE ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4:30 PM SATURDAY UNTIL 4:30 PM MONDAY...

*WHAT...Avalanche conditions are dangerous above treeline.

*WHERE...West Elk Mountains, Elk Mountains, San Juan Mountains, and La Plata Mountains

*WHEN...From 4:30 PM Saturday until 4:30 PM Monday.

*IMPACTS...Backcountry travelers can easily trigger dangerous avalanches large enough to bury a human.

*PRECAUTION/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...A potent winter storm increases avalanche danger Sunday into Monday. Rain, snow, and wind will cause natural avalanches above treeline. Check the forecast at www.colorado.gov/avalanche.

Beyer & Pritchett