Avalanche forecast

Vail & Summit County

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
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

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

The most likely place to trigger an avalanche is on a wind-drifted slope directly below ridgetop. Avalanches in drifted snow can break several feet deep in the snowpack. Tuesday's wind and snow will continue to increase the size of these avalanches. For safer avalanche conditions, choose less wind-affected slopes and slopes that don't end in terrain traps.

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