Avalanche forecast

Grand Mesa

Mar 31 – Apr 1, 2024Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You can easily trigger an avalanche on steep, wind-loaded slopes facing north through east to southeast directions. Most of these avalanches will be small but on sustained, steep slopes or above a terrain trap such as a creek or cliff they can be deadly. Identify and avoid wind-loaded slopes by their wave-like snow surface appearance and the hard, hollow feeling you'll experience when traveling across them. Safer travel options exist on wind-sheltered slopes.

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