Avalanche forecast

Vail & Summit County

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Mon
Tue
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

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

You could trigger an avalanche on most slopes. An unusual easterly wind drifted snow onto a weak layer buried about two to three feet deep. Expect loading in strange places like farther downslope, westerly-facing slopes, or cross-loaded gullies; if you see cracking or recent avalanches within the new snow, it is time to seek lower-angled slopes. Multiple people could ride a slope before triggering a large and deadly avalanche.

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