Avalanche forecast

Grand Mesa

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
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

Avalanche Summary

Approach steep alpine terrain along the leeward sides of ridgelines with caution. You can trigger a small avalanche that could grow large enough to knock you off your feet and take you for a dangerous ride where you encounter stiff, wind-drifted snow. Consider the consequences of being caught in a small avalanche before you travel on slopes steeper than around 35 degrees where you encounter more than about a foot of new snow.

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