Avalanche forecast

Sangre de Cristo

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

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

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Up to 6 inches of new snow and strong south-westerly winds will continue to drift snow into thick, easily-triggered slabs. Avoid steep, easterly-facing slopes at upper elevations. Wind-drifted areas often have a smooth, pillowy appearance. If you trigger an avalanche, it may break around you as a slab avalanche and take you for a ride through trees or rocks. Choose wind-sheltered or low-angled slopes for safer travel options.

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