Steamboat & Flat Tops

A few inches of snow with light winds won't increase the danger on Wednesday. Avoid drifted areas where the surface snow is harder. If you find a drifted spot, you can trigger an avalanche. Look for recent avalanches or cracking in the new snow to indicate potential danger. If you see these conditions, find a spot with a slope angle of less than 30 degrees to ride.

In many areas, the snow is cohesionless and can sluff off of very steep slopes. These can be dangerous if you're above a gully or cliff.