Avalanche forecast

Sangre de Cristo

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
View on map

Avalanche danger

Mon
Tue
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
Open full map
Out of date — this forecast expired 3 years ago. You’re viewing past conditions, not the current bulletin.

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger an avalanche where the recent storm developed a cohesive slab on top of weak, old snow. The most dangerous slopes face northwest through north to east along the lee side of a ridgeline or in a gully or couloir. Stick to southerly and west-facing slopes or slopes less than about 30 degrees on aspects of concern for safer travel options.

Regions covered