Avalanche forecast

Sangre de Cristo

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Sun
Mon
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You may trigger an avalanche where winds drift new snow onto lee slopes in the alpine. A generally shallow and wind-hammered alpine makes avalanches small in size and limited to areas that hold previous snow coverage. Assess steep slopes with more than about 8 inches of wind-drifted snow for signs of instability. Avoid drifted areas if you observe cracking in the recent snow.

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