Avalanche forecast

Vail & Summit County

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Buried weak layers up to three feet deep are lurking under cohesive snow on many slopes. Easterly-facing slopes at upper elevations are the most dangerous. You may not get feedback from the snowpack like cracking and collapsing before you trigger an avalanche. You can trigger a large avalanche even after crossing a slope multiple times. The best way to avoid this problem is to stick to slopes around 30 degrees without steep slopes above.

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