Avalanche forecast

Vail & Summit County

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
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

Steep rocky areas connected to more extensive wind-drifted slopes are where you are most likely to trigger a deadly slide. If you trigger an avalanche, it will take the whole season's snowpack. You will not get any warning and multiple people could travel on a slope before you find a weaker area and trigger an avalanche. You can find safer travel on lower-angled slopes and those sheltered from the wind.

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