Avalanche forecast

Sangre de Cristo

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

The most dangerous slopes are where you find recently drifted snow forming stiff slabs on steep slopes with continuous snow coverage. Strong winds have stripped snow from many slopes and plastered it into gullies, leeward slopes, and cross-loaded terrain features. Look for and avoid pillowy or lens-shaped drifts that feel firm on steep slopes, and watch for cracking in the snow as a sign to move to lower-angled slopes out of the wind.

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