Avalanche forecast

Grand Mesa

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Mon
Tue
Alpine
No rating
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

  • Loose Wet

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

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger an avalanche on wind-loaded terrain features and on warm, sunny slopes in the afternoon. To reduce your chances of triggering an avalanche avoid traveling on steep wind-drifted slopes such as the lee side of a ridgeline. As the day progresses and temperatures increase watch for rollerballs and wet surface snow on sunny slopes. If you notice either of these things consider moving to a shadier aspect to avoid being injured or worse in a small loose avalanche.

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