Above normal significant fire potential is forecast over portions of the Rocky Mountain Area during April, mainly during the early portion of the month. An active weather pattern is anticipated to continue during the early portion of the month with dry and warm conditions in conjunction with periodic high wind events. Above normal significant fire potential is anticipated to reemerge over western Colorado below 8500 feet by June through July, while normal significant fire potential is predicted across the remainder of the Area during the May through July period. (April 2012 Fire Outlook)
Avalanche Danger is HIGH on N-E-SE slopes. Natural avalaches are likely and human triggered avalanches are very likely. Backcountry travel on or below slopes 30 degrees or steeper is not recommended. Several factors have combined to push the avalanche danger to HIGH (Level 4): 1) a very weak snowpack structure, 2) 0.5 to 0.75 inches of snow water equivalent fell recently, 3) the new snowfall arrived with strong west to northwest winds, and 4) this new load all came in a less than 12-hour window. To learn more visit the CAIC website: http://avalanche.state.co.us/index.php
White-Nose syndrome is a fungal disease affecting bat populations in the United States. It spreads from bat to bat but can also be spread to uninfected bat colonies or subpopulations from human contact. Generally spelunkers or others that enter caves, addittts, etc. with infected bats could potentially and inadvertently spead the fungus via clothing or equipment to other areas where the bats are uninfected. This fungus has the potential to drastically impact bat populations nationally. More Information; Powerpoint explaining decontamination procedures.
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