Avalanche forecast

Vail & Summit County

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1.5–2.5

Avalanche Summary

The most dangerous slopes face a northerly and easterly direction where you find recently drifted snow. Winds drifted snow into a dense, cohesive slab that rests on top of a buried weak layer two to four feet deep. Look for and avoid slopes that look textured and feel hollow or drum-like underneath you or have lens-shaped pillows of snow. Wind-sheltered slopes offer safer travel options.

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