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

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

The most dangerous terrain where you could trigger an avalanche are wind-drifted slopes at upper elevations. Here, recent snow has stiffened into a cohesive slab over weak layers. Areas of drifted snow often look smooth, rounded and firm. Cracking in the snow surface or avalanches on similar slopes are obvious signs of instability and a good indication of areas to avoid. You can find safer travel on slopes less than 35 degrees, and areas protected from the wind.

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