Avalanche forecast

Vail & Summit County

Jan 20 – 21, 2026Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

East-, southeast-, and south-facing slopes are the most dangerous, where strong winds drifted thick slabs over weak snow. Multiple large avalanches released on these aspects over the weekend. Avoiding wind-drifted areas reduces your danger, but you can trigger an avalanche from a distance or below, which may connect around terrain features. You can find safer travel on slopes less than about 30 degrees or on lower elevation slopes sheltered from the wind.

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