Grand Mesa

Generally, safe avalanche conditions exist. If you were to trigger an avalanche, it would likely be small and located where recent winds have hardened surface snow above a slick, firm interface. Assess the consequences of triggering an avalanche if your route travels through extreme terrain. Even a small avalanche can have large consequences if you are swept off a cliff or buried in a deep gully. Assess each slope before committing, and continue to practice good travel techniques.

Despite lower temperatures, low elevations may see a weak freeze. Watch out for trapdoor conditions in low valleys and adjust your travel plans if you encounter wet, unsupportable surface snow.