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185 Avalanches Recorded In Colorado Last Week

SUMMIT COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)- Avalanches are a concern in the Colorado this fall thanks to early- and a lot of- snow. The Colorado Avalanche Information Center recorded 185 avalanches last week.

CAIC AVALANCHE 3
(credit: CAIC)

That included 75 slides that were large enough to bury a person.

CAIC AVALANCHE 2
(credit: CAIC)

The CAIC expects activity to increase as more snow is predicted for Colorado this week.

CAIC AVALANCHE 1
(credit: CAIC)
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