Avalanche forecast

Sangre de Cristo

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger avalanches breaking on weak layers near the ground on wind-drifted slopes at higher elevations. The most worrisome slopes are stepper than around 35 degrees and face northerly and easterly. Look for stiffer wind-drifted snow below ridgelines, and in cross=loaded terrain features.

Sheltered and scoured slopes, and lower-elevation terrain offers safer travel options.

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