Western Slope · Colorado
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The Winter Weather Advisory has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Grand Junction CO on this developing situation.
AVABOU THE FOLLOWING MESSAGE IS TRANSMITTED AT THE REQUEST OF THE COLORADO AVALANCHE INFORMATION CENTER. ...AVALANCHE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM WEDNESDAY TO 5 PM FRIDAY... *WHAT... Heavy snow and strong winds will result in HIGH (4 of 5) avalanche danger *WHERE... The Flat Tops, Grand Mesa, Elkhead Mountains, and Elk Mountains *WHEN... Expect very dangerous avalanche conditions to begin Wednesday and last through Friday *IMPACTS... Large and dangerous avalanches will be easy to trigger. Large avalanches will run naturally. *PRECAUTION/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Travel in backcountry avalanche terrain is not recommended from Wednesday through Friday. Avoid travel on and under slopes with a slope angle steeper than about 30 degrees. You can find more detailed information at colorado.gov/avalanche