Avalanche forecast

Sangre de Cristo

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Mon
Tue
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You could trigger an avalanche where strong winds have formed stiff drifts of snow over old snow surfaces. Look for cracking in drifted snow as a sign of instability. If you observe this, avoid steep slopes with pillowy-looking drifts or recent snow that feels stiff underfoot.

Safer travel can be found on slopes less than about 35 degrees steep and in wind-sheltered terrain.

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