Avalanche forecast

Sangre de Cristo

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger an avalanche above and near treeline on slopes where slabs of drifted snow sit above weaker layers near the ground. Watch for and avoid wind drifted areas such as steep slopes below ridge crests, sides of gullies, and steep rollovers. You are more likely to trigger an avalanche from thin spots like rock outcroppings and buried trees where the weak layers are closer to the surface, making them easier to impact.

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