Avalanche forecast

Grand Mesa

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
No rating
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
3 · Considerable
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    1.5–2.5

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger a large avalanche on many steep slopes. You might trigger one below or adjacent to steep terrain, so give steep slopes a wide buffer. The most dangerous slopes face northwest through north to east where 2 to 3 feet of recent storm snow rests above fragile snow layers. Wind-drifted slopes will hold thicker slabs, which could break even deeper. Look for safer options in lower-angled wind-sheltered terrain.

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