Avalanche forecast

Vail & Summit County

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Sun
Mon
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger an avalanche on west through east to south-facing slopes at all elevations. Most avalanches will break in the upper snowpack and remain smaller in size. Although it is less likely, you might trigger a larger avalanche that breaks near the ground from a shallower area of a slope. A small slide in the upper snowpack can trigger a larger, more dangerous avalanche. Avoid wind-loaded steep slopes as a safer travel option.

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