Avalanche — Northern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Ft, Colorado
2008-01-10 · Northern Sangre De Cristo Mountains Above 11000 Ft, Colorado
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
A deadly avalanche occurred on the east slope of Blanca Peak.
Wider weather episode
An avalanche buried a hiker in the Hour Glass, between Blanca Peak and Little Bear Peak in the northern Sangre de Cristo mountains.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 76488. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.