Avalanche forecast

Grand Mesa

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    1–2
  • Loose Wet

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

Avalanche Summary

An Avalanche Watch is in effect for Wednesday morning through Wednesday night. Strong westerly winds and heavy snow will create very dangerous avalanche conditions.

You can trigger an avalanche breaking around 2 feet deep and large enough to bury you. The most suspect slopes face northwest to north through east.

Slopes less than about 30 degrees in steepness, without steep overhead terrain, and southerly-facing slopes offer safer riding options.

Steep sunny slopes could produce small wet avalanches in the afternoon.

Regions covered