Avalanche forecast

Grand Mesa

Dec 22 – 23, 2022Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
No rating
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger an avalanche on northerly and easterly-facing slopes where thick slabs of snow rest above weak snow near the ground. Recent winds drifted snow onto many easterly-facing slopes. These can break two to four feet thick, releasing near the ground. Stick to southerly-facing slopes or slopes less than about 30 degrees steep to reduce your chance of triggering an avalanche.

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