Avalanche forecast

Sangre de Cristo

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Expect avalanche danger to rise at upper elevations as strong winds drift fresh snow. You can trigger an avalanche where wind-drifted snow accumulates below ridgelines or cornices, around rock outcroppings, and on the sides of gullies. An avalanche could take you on a nasty ride into shallowly-covered rocky terrain. Avoid steep slopes where you find dense, hollow-feeling new snow. Cracking in the snow surface, or recent avalanche activity are clear signs of avalanche danger in the area.

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