Wind Slabs
N
NE
E
SE
S
SW
W
NW
- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Likely
- Size
- 1–1.5
Avalanche forecast
View on mapVail & Summit County
Colorado Avalanche Information Center
Avalanche danger
Tue
Wed
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
Out of date — this forecast expired 2 years ago. You’re viewing past conditions, not the current bulletin.
Avalanche problems
Persistent Slabs
NNEESESSWWNW- Alpine
- Treeline
- Below treeline
- Likelihood
- Unlikely
- Size
- 1–2
Avalanche Summary
You can trigger a small avalanche where you find drifted snow on steep slopes. Some slides could break into weak snow near the ground. These will mostly be on north to east through south-facing slopes at upper elevations. Look for and avoid steep, drifted slopes, especially just below ridges. Shooting cracks in drifted snow are a clear sign of instability. Stick to slopes less than about 35 degrees or slopes sheltered from the wind if you observe unstable snow.
You should expect a rapid increase in avalanche danger as a potent winter storm brings heavy snow beginning on Monday night.