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Colorado Avalanche Danger Remains High Across Much Of Rocky Mountain Range In Colorado

(CBS4) - The Colorado Avalanche Information Center wants backcountry riders to know conditions are very dangerous right now. Their map which illustrates levels of risk shows high danger levels in a majority of the Colorado Rocky Mountains.

CAIC RECENT AVALANCHE
(credit: Colorado Avalanche Information Center)

Experts say avalanches are breaking in wide sections, up to a half of a mile.

They ask everyone to stick to inbounds skiing and riding for now.

Avalanche site 2 (CIAC)
(credit: Colorado Avalanche Information Center)

The warning comes after one backcountry tourer died in an avalanche in Jackson County on Christmas Eve.

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