Vail & Summit County

Use care on northeast, east, and southeast-facing slopes especially at upper elevations, where winds have drifted recent snow overtop of older weka layers. These are the spots where people have triggered avalanches in the last week. Look for signs of instability, such as cracking and collapsing, to identify potentially dangerous slopes. If you see any of these indications of weak snow stick to lower-angle terrain without steeper terrain above you. You can find safer conditions at lower elevations and in wind-sheltered terrain.