Avalanche forecast

Vail & Summit County

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger an avalanche that breaks in the new and drifted snow. Avalanches in the surface snow could step down to the ground, triggering a larger and more dangerous slide. Cracking and collapsing are signs of unstable snow and indicate avoiding steep slopes. For safer travel options, stick to slopes less than around 30 degrees in steepness protected from the wind.

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