Avalanche forecast

Vail & Summit County

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
3 · Considerable
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    2–3

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger a deadly avalanche where strong winds drift the recent snow. Expect thick slabs that rest on a weak layer buried one to three feet deep. The strong winds will create unusual loading patterns, so anticipate drifted snow further down the slope. While initiating an avalanche in the surface snow might seem manageable, it could step down into a more deeply buried weak layer. Seek slopes less than about 30 degrees for safer travel options.

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