Storm Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Possible
- Size
- 1–2
Avalanche forecast
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Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Avalanche danger
Thu
Fri
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems
Avalanche Summary
The avalanche danger is increasing as a potent spring storm drops around a foot of snow across most of the Sangre de Cristo Range. You can trigger a dangerous avalanche on slopes steeper than around 35 degrees where you find more than around 8 inches of new snow. Avalanches will be thicker, stiffer, and more dangerous on northeast to south through west-facing slopes that see the most wind loading from this upslope event.
Look for and avoid stiff wind drifts below ridgelines and in cross-loaded terrain features. Cracking in the new snow is a clear sign of more dangerous slab formation. Safer travel options include sticking to slopes less than about 35 degrees without steeper overhead terrain.