Avalanche forecast

Grand Mesa

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    2–3

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger a dangerous avalanche on steep slopes where strong winds are drifting snow. If you trigger an avalanche in the new snow and it steps down to deeper layers it could become large and destructive quickly. The most dangerous slopes face northwest to north through east. You might be able to travel on a slope multiple times before triggering an avalanche so keep in mind that tracks on a slope don't mean it is safe. Sticking to slopes less than about 30 degrees can keep you safer.

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