Snow stacked up around Colorado this weekend, favoring the southwestern region of the state but also hitting the northern and central mountains.

According to mapping from the National Weather Service, the highest three-day totals were found in the San Juan Mountains near US Highway 160, where about 24 to 30 inches accumulated on some select peaks in the surrounding area. Most peaks in this region saw between 12 and 24 inches of snow.

Meanwhile, the Central Mountains in the area of Arapahoe Basin and Keystone resorts saw about eight to 12 inches, with peaks in the area of a Mosquito Range east of Leadville seeing about 12 to 18. Up to 12 inches of snow also landed on peaks north of Steamboat, with up to 18 landing in the backcountry north of Rifle. Most central mountain areas got at least some snow, generally to the tune of three to six inches.

It’s also worth noting that some of the deepest totals fell in the less-trafficked Sangre de Cristo backcountry of Southern Colorado. Peaks near the New Mexico border got up to 24 inches, with nearly all high-elevation peaks of this range seeing totals in the double-digits.

One particularly problematic area in terms of travel was Wolf Creek Pass, where 21 inches is reported to have fallen. This path is where US Highway 160 is found, which is a key route of access in southwest Colorado and one that is notorious for its hazardous conditions during winter storms due to its winding nature and steep grades.

With all of that snow, the risks of winter were put on display, with multiple avalanches reported, including one human-involved incident that took place in the Silverton area.

Don’t be fooled by thinking early season backcountry travel will be safe amid lower snowpack.

Always check the Colorado Avalanche Information Center website for updates prior to planning any excursion in the snow. Additional information about the specific human-involved avalanche mentioned in this story, along with photos, can be found here.