Grand Mesa

You can easily trigger an avalanche that could grow large enough to bury you and you can trigger them from a distance. The most dangerous slopes face northwest through north to southeast near and above the treeline. Over a foot of new snow fell last week and developed into a cohesive slab of snow that rests on top of very weak snow from October on these shady aspects. Avoid traveling on or directly underneath steep slopes in these areas to reduce your chances of being caught in an avalanche on Sunday. If you notice shooting cracks or hear collapsing while you travel, consider moving to a different slope or staying on slopes less than about 30 degrees with no similarly steep slopes overhead.