Avalanche Risks Rise in Southern Colorado Mountains Ahead of Snowstorm
Avalanche risks are increasing in the San Juan and Sangre de Cristo Mountains of Southern Colorado as a storm is expected to bring four to eight inches of snow, particularly above 12,500 feet.
Colorado Springs Pueblo, CO, October 24, 2026 —
Avalanche risks are increasing in the San Juan and Sangre de Cristo Mountains of Southern Colorado as a storm is expected to bring four to eight inches of snow, with the snowfall expected to be particularly concentrated above 12,500 feet.
The available information identifies the two mountain ranges and the elevation where snowfall is expected to be most notable, but does not specify when the storm is expected to arrive or how long it may last. It also does not provide an avalanche danger rating, identify particular slopes or travel routes, or describe conditions at lower elevations.
No information was provided about which organization assessed the rising avalanche risk, what factors beyond the expected snowfall contributed to the assessment, or whether any advisories or closures have been issued. The details also do not state whether the expected four to eight inches refers to a specific forecast period.
The reported increase in risk is therefore tied to the stated storm outlook, rather than to a supplied account of specific avalanche incidents or field observations. The information does not identify any injuries, damage or other consequences, and it gives no timeline for how conditions may change after the snowfall.
With those details unavailable, the scope and duration of the increased risk cannot be established from the information provided. The forecast concerns the San Juan and Sangre de Cristo Mountains, particularly terrain above 12,500 feet; no more specific location or assessment was included.
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