Winter Storms Bring Avalanche Danger to Colorado's High Country. Colorado's mountain areas are known for heavy snow packs, which means great fun in the snow. Recent storms have dumped a lot of snow in the mountains, and this means there's an increased risk of triggers or witnessing an avalanche.
There's about 3 feet of new snow on Grand Mesa in Delta County. While Grand Mesa is the world's largest flattop mountain, don't think it isn't prone to avalanches. There are plenty of steep slopes ready to shed a snow load. The avalanche danger on Grand Mesa is currently rated moderate, but that will change after another series of storms come in before Christmas.
The avalanche danger and ratings change from day to day and area to area depending on weather and snowfall. The Colorado Avalanche Center has updated information, for all areas, and encourages user participation and back country reports. Know your conditions before you go and play in the back country.
Winter storms are nothing to mess around with. Whether traveling in the back country or over a paved road, be prepared for what a winter storm can bring. Check current road and weather conditions and travel accordingly.
This is a followup blog to last year's avalanche blog.
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