Avalanche forecast

Vail & Summit County

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    2–3

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger a large avalanche where strong winds drift the recent snow at upper elevations. Expect thick slabs that rest on a weak layer buried one to three feet deep. The strong winds created unusual loading patterns, so anticipate drifted snow further down the slope. While initiating an avalanche in the surface snow might seem manageable, it could step down into a more deeply buried weak layer. For a safer travel option, look for wind-sheltered slopes or slopes less than about 30 degrees.

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