Avalanche Advisory

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