Colorado is firmly in avalanche season and a skier near Beaver Creek triggered a big one on Wednesday, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center.

The post included images of the slope near Beaver Creek where the center said a skier caused an avalanche that triggered a second. A statewide map maintained by the agency ranks the risk of avalanches in many areas as “considerable,” the third-most severe category.

The CAIC warns of considerable avalanche risks in Colorado's mountains over the holiday weekend, following a recent skier-triggered slide.

The CAIC has classified avalanche danger as "considerable," the third-highest level on its risk scale. This means that avalanches can be easily triggered in many parts of the state, especially near Vail, Breckenridge, and other popular destinations. The agency noted that current conditions are some of the most dangerous of the season.