Snowpack levels in Colorado continue to outperform past years, with the latest surge driven by an intense series of winter storms that brought multiple feet of fresh snow across the High Country. Snowpack,

Heavy snow showers of up to 2 feet are expected in the Colorado Rockies and Intermountain West this week, The National Weather Service said.

As a result of all the snow, an avalanche warning is in effect through Thursday for all of the Colorado backcountry areas in the northern and western mountains. It is recommended to avoid backcountry skiing and snowboarding during this period of time.