Avalanche warning issued near Steamboat Springs

Nick Koziara
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STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. (KREX) — An avalanche warning is in effect for the Park Range through Saturday, per the Colorado Avalanche and Information Center.

Heavy snow is forecasted in the region through Saturday.

Avalanches will break wide across terrain features and run long distances. Many will run naturally. Travel in, near, or undrer avalanche terrain is not recommended Friday morning through Saturday night.

CAIC avalanche forecast

Click here for the most up-to-date avalanche forecasting information from the CAIC.

  • Steer clear of slopes that have terrain traps in them or at the bottom of them – CAIC
    Steer clear of slopes that have terrain traps in them or at the bottom of them – CAIC
  • Easily triggered soft slabs like this will become more destructive with an extra foot to two of new snow – CAIC
    Easily triggered soft slabs like this will become more destructive with an extra foot to two of new snow – CAIC
  • Map of the affected area – CAIC website
    Map of the affected area – CAIC website

A backcountry snowmobiler was caught and buried in an avalanche on the Grand Mesa on Feb. 12, but survived after her friends pulled off what CAIC officials called a “very impressive rescue.”

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