Avalanche forecast

Sangre de Cristo

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
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

Although unlikely, you may be able to trigger a small avalanche where you find hard, wind-drifted snow above older, weak snow. The most problematic areas are on the lee side of ridges, sides of gullies or couloirs, or around rocky outcroppings on north through east-facing slopes. Consider the consequences of a small avalanche, as they can be dangerous when combined with terrain traps such as cliffs, rocks, gullies, or dense trees below steep slopes.

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