Avalanche forecast

Sangre de Cristo

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Persistent Slabs

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

  • Loose Wet

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

Avalanche Summary

The most dangerous areas are deep, stiff snow drifts at upper elevations that sit on old snow below. Areas of wind-drifted snow are found below ridgelines, in gullies, and cross-loaded terrain. Look for cracking or collapsing in the new snow, a sign to move to lower-angled slopes.

Warm temperatures will increase the likelihood of loose avalanches at lower elevations. If the snow feels sticky, glops to your equipment, or you see pinwheeled snow move to a shaded or lower-angled slope.

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