Grand Mesa

Generally safe avalanche conditions exist. The few slopes you should avoid traveling on are steep, wind-drifted slopes at the highest elevations above treeline. Here, you might be able to trigger a small slab avalanche on recently drifted snow. Even a small avalanche can take you for a dangerous ride in consequential terrain. Watch for cracks in the snowpack around your feet or machine as you travel and look for a rounded, wave-like snow surface to identify wind drifts. Consider moving to a different slope if you see these warning signs.