Avalanche forecast

Sangre de Cristo

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Sun
Mon
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Storm Slabs

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

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger an avalanche where new snow forms cohesive slabs above slick crusts and wind-drifted surfaces. Cracking in the snow surface or avalanches on similar slopes are obvious signs of instability and a good indication to move to lower-angle terrain.

Avoid steep slopes where you find more than about 10 inches of storm snow. You can find safer travel on slopes less than about 30 degrees.

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