Steamboat & Flat Tops

You can trigger a dangerous avalanche on steep slopes that face northwest through north to east. The most dangerous slopes are near and above treeline, generally above 10,000 feet. You can trigger a dangerous avalanche from a distance, so be aware of steep slopes above you and where you stop to rest or regroup. You can dramatically decrease your chances of being caught in an avalanche by avoiding slopes steeper than about 30 degrees on these aspects of concern, or move to south or west-facing slopes.

A few inches of snow on Friday won't raise the danger. Light easterly winds might drift snow onto typically scoured slopes.