Avalanche forecast

Vail & Summit County

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
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

You may not see any signs of instability until you trigger a large avalanche. Easterly-facing slopes are the most dangerous, where weak layers lurk below the surface, and winds have drifted a dense slab of snow. Do not assume tracks on a slope mean it is safe, as many avalanches have been triggered recently after multiple people have traveled a slope. You can find safer riding by avoiding aspects with a weak layer or by choosing slopes less than about 30 degrees.

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