Avalanche forecast

Grand Mesa

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You might trigger an avalanche where the past several storms deposited a thick slab that now rests on top of weak snow from October. The most likely spots are smooth, planar slopes that face northwest through north to east. Most avalanches will be small but they can still take you for a dangerous ride. On some slopes, especially where the snowpack is deeper, they could grow large enough to bury you. You can find safer travel options by sticking to southerly and west-facing slopes.

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