Fall is being edged out by wintry conditions in Colorado’s mountains, and a clear sign of that came on Friday with a report of the first human-triggered avalanche of the season.
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“This setup reminds us that even small early-season slides can happen on steep slopes where you find ~10 inches or more of consistent snow,” CAIC wrote on social media.
Almost every fall, avalanches catch people seeking to ski or snowboard on the early snow, or late-season hunters, the organization said.
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