Avalanche forecast

Vail & Summit County

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Storm Slabs

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

  • Loose Dry

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    1–1.5

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger an avalanche where you find more than about 6 inches of storm snow on slopes steeper than about 35 degrees. Watch for cracking as a sign of unstable snow. Most slides will be small, but you should steer around steep features where an avalanche could sweep you off your feet and into consequential terrain below. Even small sluffs can be dangerous if they push you into trees or over rocks and cliffs.

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