Avalanche forecast

Grand Mesa

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Sun
Mon
Alpine
No rating
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

Avalanche Summary

You may be able to trigger small avalanches on north, northeast, and east-facing slopes below ridgelines and in gullies harboring wind-drifted snow. Look for and avoid smooth rounded pillows of snow that may have a firm hollow feel. Avoid slopes steeper than about 35 degrees if you see cracking and collapsing in the new snow. You can find safer travel on lower-angled slopes or those where the wind has not drifted snow.

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