Avalanche forecast

Sangre de Cristo

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

The avalanche danger is increasing due to new snow and strong winds. You can trigger an avalanche on steep slopes above treeline that face north, northeast, and east. You can reduce your chance of triggering an avalanche by avoiding wind-drifted slopes steeper than about 35 degrees. Move to lower-angle terrain If you encounter more than 10 inches of new snow or you experience cracking/collapsing.

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