Avalanche forecast

Steamboat & Flat Tops

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    2–3

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    1–2

Avalanche Summary

The most dangerous conditions are on north and easterly-facing slope below ridgetop. You can trigger an avalanche that breaks underneath the new, wind-drifted snow and some may step down to much deeper weak layers. Evidence from the Zirkels a few days ago shows how big avalanches can be if they break on deeper layers. Avoid steep recently wind-loaded slopes. Don't let your guard down below treeline either, and heed the warning signs of shooting cracks and sounds of collapsing.

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