Most avalanches occur after a big snowstorm ... “Thirty-eight degrees is like the magic number in Colorado for slope angle,” Mr. Roman said. Even if it doesn’t trigger naturally, a human ...

Most forecasts include information about avalanche risks at specific elevations, slope angles, and aspects ... Here are a few ...

Elevation, slope angle, and slope orientation are all shifting pieces ... The danger rating, text, and avalanche problem will describe the most dangerous slopes," advised the CAIC in the blog post.

Facets formed during the drought from Thanksgiving onwards make up most of the lower part of the ... Popular GPS map apps have slope angle shading that helps identify slope angle and avalanche terrain ...

“These types of avalanches, they can be triggered when you’re on this slope. They can be triggered ... that people stick to the lower angle slopes because this is not something we want to ...

A snowy slope ... the third-most severe category. A special avalanche advisory is also in effect through 4:30 p.m. Sunday. The center advises skiers to steer clear of slopes with an angle steeper ...