Bear Lake - RMNP Snow Report

There isn't enough snow yet to worry about avalanches, but as the weather turns snowier this week, it's time to start thinking about avalanches on steep, high-elevation, snow-covered slopes. Once snow piles up in drifts deep enough to obscure the ground cover, avalanches are possible. This doesn't take much on grassy slopes, steep rock slabs, or permanent snowfields.

Nearly every fall, avalanches catch eager riders and late-season hikers off guard. Hunters traveling through the high country need to exercise caution on steep, snow-covered terrain.