Special avalanche advisory in effect through Sunday due to potential for 'large wet avalanches'

DENVER — The Colorado Avalanche Information Center has issued a special avalanche advisory for the state's high country due to the possibility of"large wet avalanches."The CAIC recorded"several large and destructive wet avalanches" on Wednesday — more than are normally seen in early June. With near-record temperatures expected on Thursday and Friday, the center said there is a possibility for more large wet avalanches.

The record-high temperatures come on the heels of a week that saw overnight lows near or above freezing. There is an"unusually large amount of snow in the high alpine of the Central and Northern Mountains for this time of the year," CAIC said. #CAICstatewide SPECIAL AVALANCHE ADVISORY Wednesday through Sunday. Near-record temperatures on Thursday, June 6, and Friday, June 7. Expect large wet avalanches above 11,500 ft. Not normal conditions for early June. Adjust your objectives accordingly https://t.co/E7yJWqyZwj pic.twitter.com/ar8WzYGuNa

— CAIC:Statewide Info June 6, 2024 Cloud cover will limit how much the snowpack can cool overnight, making avalanche conditions worse, according to the center. The CAIC urges travelers who choose to go to the high country to limit their early-morning safe-travel window. If skies are clear, the snowpack will be able to cool off and there will be a longer window of safer travel.

These are not normal conditions for early June, according to CAIC. The center is urging those who plan to travel to the high country in the coming days to"adjust your objectives accordingly." The Follow Up What do you want Denver7 to follow up on? Is there a story, topic or issue you want us to revisit? Let us know with the contact form below.

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