Avalanche forecast

Grand Mesa

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
No rating
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    2–2.5

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger avalanches that could break at the new old snow interface or, worst case, a few feet deep. Be careful on northwest through north to east-facing slopes where these weak layers were most pronounced before the last storm. Cracking in the new snow is a sign of danger, although the snowpack is getting strong enough that you may not see any signs of instability before you trigger an avalanche. You can find safer conditions on southerly-facing slopes and in wind-sheltered areas.

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