Grand Mesa

A Special Avalanche Advisory is in effect for mountainous areas of Colorado. New snow and winds through the holiday weekend will increase the avalanche danger statewide. Very dangerous avalanche conditions will develop in some regions, with the most dangerous conditions developing Saturday afternoon and into Sunday. Avalanche conditions will be more dangerous than we’ve experienced in weeks. Adjust your weekend plans accordingly and check the forecast frequently for changing conditions.

Be very careful in wind-exposed areas. Avalanches will grow larger and be easier to trigger on Friday, especially in easterly-facing above treeline areas where strong winds will drift a lot of snow. Some avalanches will run naturally. Avalanches will be large enough to bury and kill you.