Avalanche forecast

Grand Mesa

Nov 8 – 9, 2022Colorado Avalanche Information Center
View on map
Archived · expired 4 years ago

Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
No rating
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
Open full map

Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Most slopes are safe from avalanches, primarily due to thin snow coverage. You might be able to trigger a small avalanche on wind-loaded slopes steeper than about 35 degrees facing north and northeast at the highest elevations of the Grand and Battlement Mesas. Even a small avalanches combined with terrain traps such as cliffs, rivers, or dense trees can be dangerous. Wind-sheltered slopes offer safer travel options.

Regions covered