Avalanche Risks Rise Ahead of Southern Colorado Storm
Avalanche risks are increasing in the San Juan and Sangre de Cristo Mountains of Southern Colorado due to an impending storm expected to bring snowfall on October 24-25.
Denver, CO, October 25, 2026 —
Avalanche risks are increasing in the San Juan and Sangre de Cristo Mountains of Southern Colorado ahead of an impending storm expected to bring snowfall on October 24-25, according to the information provided.
The summary identifies the two mountain ranges and the expected dates of snowfall, but does not specify a year, forecast snowfall totals, or how widespread the storm is expected to be. It also does not provide an avalanche danger rating, identify particular slopes or elevations, or say whether any warnings or advisories have been issued.
The available information does not name the agency or source assessing the rising risk. It also does not describe current snowpack conditions, explain how the anticipated snowfall is expected to affect them, or report any avalanches, closures, injuries, or other impacts. Those details were not provided and cannot be confirmed from the summary.
The stated outlook is limited to an increase in avalanche risks in the named ranges associated with the approaching snowfall. Without a year or further forecast details, the timing and current status of the storm cannot be established from the information available. No additional locations or developments were specified.
Story summarized from the original created by Kinsey Bitterman on kdvr.com, see more information here.
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