Avalanche forecast

Sangre de Cristo

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Wind Slabs

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

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You could trigger an avalanche in freshly drifted snow on steep slopes. Westerly wind will make avalanches larger and more dangerous on windward slopes. Avoid steep slopes where you observe 8 inches or more of new or drifted snow. 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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