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 SUNDAY UNTIL 4:30 PM MONDAY...

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

*WHERE...San Juan Mountains

*WHEN... From 4:30 PM Sunday 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.

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