Avalanche forecast

Grand Mesa

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

  • Loose Wet

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

Avalanche Summary

Steer around spots where you encounter more than about eight inches of recent snow on a steep slope. Winds left isolated, patchy drifts in unusual spots above treeline. As the recent snow warms by midday, you can trigger wet avalanches.

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