Avalanche forecast

Sangre de Cristo

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Most slopes are safe from avalanches primarily due to very thing snow cover. You might trigger a small avalanche on slopes that face north through east that hold wind-drifted snow. Look for and avoid pillows of snow on the backs of ridges, the sides of gullies, or downhill of steep convex rollovers. Consider the consequences of a small avalanche; when combined with terrain traps such as cliffs, rocks, dense trees, or gullies, even a small avalanche can quickly become a big problem.

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