Avalanche forecast

Grand Mesa

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
2 · Moderate
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

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger an avalanche that breaks in recently wind-drifted snow, mostly on north through east to southeast-facing slopes near and above treeline. You also might be able to trigger a larger and more destructive avalanche on deeper buried weak layers several feet deep. To reduce your chances of being caught in an avalanche avoid wind-loaded slopes at higher elevations and avoid uneven, rocky slopes and likely shallow spots such as a convex rollover.

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