Vail Pass Snow Report

Most slopes are safe from avalanches, but you could trigger an avalanche where you find wet snow underneath a cohesive slab. Be sure to step out of your skis or board multiple times to test the snow you are traveling on. If you punch through the surface into wet snow, you could trigger a Wet Slab avalanche. These slides are most likely in near treeline areas on slopes with a shallow snowpack and a weak faceted base. Slopes with lots of rocks or exposed vegetation can absorb heat faster and hold on to it longer. Starting and ending your day early helps reduce your chance of triggering a wet avalanche.

A potent spring storm will increase the avalanche danger across the Northern Mountains on Friday. Parts of the Front Range could see a few inches of snow on Thursday, but not enough to increase the danger. Avoid new drifts if you find them on very steep slopes.