Avalanche forecast

Grand Mesa

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Sun
Mon
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Loose Wet

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

Avalanche Summary

The chance of triggering an avalanche increases as the day progresses and the snow surface softens. Most of the day, you can expect generally safe avalanche conditions, but later in the day, near and below treeline, you can trigger avalanches on slopes steeper than 40 degrees where the snowpack is unsupportable. Start early and end early to find the safest and most enjoyable travel conditions.

Cloudy weather on Sunday could help put wet issues at bay.

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