Avalanche forecast

Grand Mesa

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Sun
Mon
Alpine
No rating
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
3 · Considerable
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You can easily trigger a large slab avalanche where recent storm snow built dense drifts over now-buried weak layers. Your best bet is to avoid steep slopes that face west through north to east, where the old weak snow lurks below. The storm snow rests on stronger crusts and bare ground on southerly-facing terrain where you will find safer travel options.

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