Avalanche forecast

Grand Mesa

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Loose Wet

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

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Sunny slopes will pose a threat for mostly small, loose, wet avalanches. The concern will grow as the day progresses. Slushy surface conditions, pinwheels, and roller balls are indications wet avalanche activity is imminent, and it's time to move to shadier, colder slopes or exit avalanche terrain.

You might be able to trigger a larger avalanche in isolated, steep, wind-drifted terrain at higher elevations. Lower-angle, wind-sheltered areas are safer options.

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