Avalanche forecast

Vail & Summit County

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger avalanches on steep slopes filled in by drifted snow at upper elevations. Recent strong winds were from the southwest so this means that the thickest drifts and most dangerous conditions will be on north, northeast, and east-facing slopes. An avalanche that you trigger in hard-drifted snow can be difficult to escape and push you into places you don't want to go.

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