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
    1.5–2.5

Avalanche Summary

You can trigger a large avalanche that breaks on crusts and weak layers buried up to four feet deep. The most dangerous slopes are easterly-facing. Avoid these slopes, especially below steep ridgelines, convex rollovers, and gully features. You may not get any signs of unstable snow before you trigger a large and dangerous avalanche. If you notice weak layers within the upper snowpack, you should move to terrain less than about 30 degrees as a safer option.

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