Avalanche forecast

Sangre de Cristo

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

The most dangerous slopes are near treeline, where winds drifted new snow into thicker and stiffer slabs. Above treeline, snow cover is patchy and discontinuous due to strong winds, confining the avalanche hazard to cross-loaded and concave terrain. Cracking and collapsing in the recent snow are signs of an unstable slope and a good indicator to move to slopes less than about 35 degrees steep. You can find safer and more enjoyable travel on wind-sheltered slopes.

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