Avalanche forecast

Vail & Summit County

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Sun
Mon
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Generally safe avalanche conditions exist, mostly because of a lack of snow. New snow and strong winds Friday night will build small slabs of wind-drifted snow at the highest elevations on north and northeast-facing slopes. These are the only areas you where you can trigger a small avalanche. Even a small avalanche can be dangerous if you are dragged across rocks or off a cliff so be aware of dangerous terrain beneath you if you encounter firm, drifted snow.

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