Avalanche forecast

Sangre de Cristo

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Sun
Mon
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Storm Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Avoid steep slopes near and above treeline. You can trigger large dangerous avalanches in the new and wind-drifted snow. Avalanches will be larger on easterly-facing aspects where winds drifted snow into thicker, denser slabs. Signs of recent wind-loading are smooth, rounded pillows of snow, especially below ridgelines, fresh cornices, and cracking in the new snow.

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