Avalanche forecast

Grand Mesa

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger a small avalanche on north, northeast, and east-facing slopes below ridgelines and in gullies or couloirs at the highest elevations of the Grand Mesa and Battlement Mesa. You can identify these wind-loaded areas by their smooth rounded surface texture and the firm hollow feel you experience when traveling on them. Avoid these wind-loaded terrain features on slopes steeper than about 35 degrees to reduce your chances of triggering an avalanche.

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