Avalanche accidents near Keystone, Vail highlight need for caution even as avalanche danger in Colorado declines amid a dry spell
- Posted on February 5, 2026
- By The Denver Post
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Avalanche accidents near Keystone, Vail highlight need for caution even as avalanche danger in Colorado declines amid a dry spell

Across much of Colorado’s northern and central mountains, there is a persistent slab avalanche problem, especially on steep, wind-drifted slopes, experts say.