Avalanche forecast

Vail & Summit County

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Mon
Tue
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Most slopes are safe to travel on. There are some isolated pockets of wind-drifted snow close to ridgelines that you should avoid. These will look firm and smooth and will be easy to avoid. Even a small avalanche in steep terrain can be dangerous.

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