Avalanche forecast

Grand Mesa

Apr 15 – 16, 2023Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Sun
Mon
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

On upper-elevation slopes, you can trigger an avalanche where westerly winds drift snow into lens-shaped pillows. Avoid these pillows below steep ridgelines, rollovers, and on the sides of gully features. If you notice cracking or collapsing in the new snow, move to sheltered slopes less than about 35 degrees. If you are on a ridgeline give cornice features a wide berth and avoid traveling beneath them.

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