Avalanche forecast

Grand Mesa

Dec 20 – 21, 2022Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
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 a dangerous avalanche on northerly and easterly-facing slopes. In these places, a weak collapsible layer of snow is buried near the ground and a thick slab rests on top. Areas with inconsistent snow coverage, thin spots, and with rocks protruding from the snow, are where you are likely to trigger these avalanches. Stick to southerly-facing slopes or slopes less than 30 degrees to reduce your chance of triggering an avalanche.

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