Avalanche forecast

Vail & Summit County

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Tue
Wed
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger an avalanche where recently-drifted snow forms dense and cohesive slabs at upper elevations. Avoid lens-shaped snow pillows below ridgelines, cornices, or convex rollovers. Watch out for unusual drifting along gully walls on northerly and easterly-facing slopes. Although unlikely, a smaller slide in recently-drifted snow might trigger an avalanche that breaks more deeply in the snowpack. Choose wind-sheltered terrain without dense snow surfaces.

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