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http://www.nps.gov/romo/index.htm 14-12-2009 15:42:21
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#CAICnmountains MOD(2of5) Watch for drifted snow below cornices and in steep couloirs and gullies. Most avalanches will be small, but don't rule out a large one where you find fresh drifts deeper than a foot. You can push loose avalanches as the snow warms.colorado.gov/avalanche
#CAICsmountains LOW(1of5) You can trigger avalanches in warming surface snow. Limit your travel on or below steep slopes where you see rollerballs, pinwheels, or wet, gloppy snow. Starting and ending your day early will limit exposure to wet snow problems. colorado.gov/avalanche
#CAICnmountains MOD(2of5) Look for and avoid areas of wind-drifted snow. These have a rounded smooth appearance. If they crack, head to lower-angle terrain. On sunny slopes look for roller balls and sinking into wet gloppy snow past your ankles. colorado.gov/avalanche
#CAICcmountains MOD(2of5) You can trigger an avalanche in the new snow. Most avalanches will be small but they could grow large on wind-drifted slopes or dangerous above terrain traps. Avoid steep slopes with over a foot of new snow. colorado.gov/avalanche
#CAICsmountains MOD(2of5) Fresh snow, deep drifted slabs, and new snow shedding from periods of sunshine keep the avalanche danger elevated. Limit travel below slopes with wet, new snow and stick to lower angled slopes if you see cracking in drifted areas. colorado.gov/avalanche
NWS Forecasts for #RMNP :
Bear Lake forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?l…
Estes Park forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?l…
Grand Lake forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?l…
It's snowing now & supposed to continue for a while. WINTER WEATHER WARNING until tomorrow morning for east side. Traction Law in effect.