Avalanche forecast

Grand Mesa

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
No rating
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger a dangerous avalanche on a layer of weak snow buried several feet below the snow surface. You might be able to travel on a slope numerous times before triggering an avalanche so remember that tracks on a slope don't mean it is safe. The most dangerous areas are northerly and easterly-facing slopes with convex rollovers and rock or vegetation disturbances beneath the snow. Southerly-facing slopes and wind-sheltered areas at lower elevations offer safer travel options.

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