Grand Mesa

Start and end your day early to avoid wet snow avalanches. If overnight temperatures do not drop below freezing at 12,000 feet, steer clear of the steepest and rockiest terrain facing northwest through east (click here for the CAIC Weather Station page).

In the last week, 23 avalanches were reported from across the state, and 25% of these were more dangerous and less predictable Wet Slab avalanches. They all occurred in very steep and rocky terrain, usually with bare ground near the start zone. Avoid this type of terrain late in the day or if the snowpack is unsupportable.

May 31 is the last forecast with avalanche danger ratings. We will update the Avalanche Summary when conditions change. Click the map to get this information. Keep sending us your field reports. We rely on your information to stay current on avalanche conditions across the state. There have been fatal avalanche accidents every month of the year in Colorado, so just because it's June doesn't mean you can let your guard down.