Avalanche Advisory for West Elk and Sawatch Mountains; Northwestern San Juan Mountains; Southwest San Juan Mountains +1 more
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What you need to know
- Applies to
- Eastern San Juan Mountains Above 10000 Ft, Northwestern San Juan Mountains, Southwest San Juan Mountains, West Elk and Sawatch Mountains
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- Unknown
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What is happening
What: Avalanche conditions are dangerous above treeline. Impacts: Backcountry travelers can easily trigger dangerous avalanches large enough to bury a human. Where: West Elk Mountains, Elk Mountains, San Juan Mountains, and La Plata Mountains When: From 4:30 PM Saturday until 4:30 PM Monday.
What the bulletin says to do
No separate action instruction was included in this NWS record. Read the complete official bulletin and follow local authorities.
Full official description
Bulletin details
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
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- Alert
Avalanche Advisory issued October 31 at 7:16PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
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Source and limitations
Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Denver CO. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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