Grand Mesa

You could trigger an avalanche on northwest through north to east-facing slopes where these weak layers are most pronounced. The snowpack is getting strong enough that you may not see any signs of instability, like cracking or collapsing, before you trigger an avalanche. You can find safer conditions on southerly-facing slopes and in wind-sheltered areas.

Saturday afternoon snow surfaces will become wet on steep southerly-facing terrain. Stick to slopes with dry surfaces to avoid triggering loose avalanches.