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

  • Wet Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1.5–2.5

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely
    Size
    1–1.5

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely
    Size
    2–2.5

Avalanche Summary

Cooler air, a few hours of below-freezing nighttime temperatures, and strong winds on Monday will improve conditions. That said, it’s still warm—so don’t let your guard down. Safe travel on steep backcountry slopes requires thick, supportable melt-freeze crusts beneath you. Strong winds may keep the surface frozen on Monday, but wet, weak snow may still be lurking underneath. Dig down to check. If you find yourself sinking into wet snow past your ankles, or if you find cohesionless wet snow below a dense slab, look for lower angle slopes or call it a day.

Starting and ending your day early is a good strategy to reduce your risk of avalanches.

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