Avalanche forecast

Vail & Summit County

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Persistent Slabs

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

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

New snow and strong winds are forming thick wind-drifted slabs on north and easterly slopes near ridgetop. You can trigger avalanches up to two feet deep in fresh drifts of snow. For safer avalanche conditions, choose less wind-affected slopes and slopes that don't end in terrain traps.

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