Avalanche forecast

Sangre de Cristo

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
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 a small slide on slopes steeper than about 35 degrees, where you find more than about 8 inches of drifted snow. Avoid these drifted areas to prevent triggering an avalanche.

On March 7th, a backcountry skier was caught and killed in an avalanche near Vail Pass. The avalanche released on a northeast-facing slope near treeline, about 2-3 feet deep. Our deepest condolences to the deceased skier's family, friends, and community. You can read the preliminary accident report here.

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