Avalanche forecast

Sangre de Cristo

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2

Avalanche Summary

You may be able to trigger an avalanche where you find more than about 8 inches of stiff, drifted snow. Generally, the snowpack remains shallow, and the more hazardous slopes are where winds have cross-loaded features, creating connected coverage. Look for and avoid pillowy or lens-shaped drifts that feel firm on steep slopes. Cracking in the drifted snow is a sign to move to lower-angle slopes sheltered from the wind.

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