Explosive Set Off To Trigger Avalanches As Precaution
SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) - A large explosive was triggered in Summit County to set off avalanches. It was a preventative measure to protect backcountry skiers.
Officials say there is a moderate level of danger in Vail-Summit and Front Range zones.
Large explosive-triggered avalanches breaking to ground in Summit Cty. Fresh evidence for why it's MOD (Level 2of5) danger in Vail-Summit and Front Range zones. Not many slopes like this, and hard to trigger, but if you do the avys are dangerous. #CAICfrontrange #CAICsummit pic.twitter.com/uEDB0Kf2sD
— CAIC:Statewide Info (@COAvalancheInfo) November 21, 2018
Experts urge skiers to have the correct gear if they are in the backcountry.
#CAICSummit MOD danger (2 of 5). You can still trigger avalanches on slopes that face N-NE-E above treeline. Avoid slopes with recent or older drifted snow, like gully walls or below ridgelines. You can kick off loose sluffs on very steep slopes. https://t.co/46T3BD8V2A pic.twitter.com/mtcM0znkGr
— CAIC:Statewide Info (@COAvalancheInfo) November 21, 2018