Avalanche forecast

Steamboat & Flat Tops

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Wet Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2
  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Unlikely
    Size
    1–2
  • Loose Wet

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

Avalanche Summary

After a week of warm weather, water has drained deeply into the snowpack. At lower elevations, you are likely to punch into wet snow all the way to the ground. Dangerous areas are where you find a firm, moist, supportive slab with large-grained facets below. Start and end your day early. Step out of your travel mode to see if you punch into wet snow and call it a day if you are.

Weather Summary

After a week of warm weather, water has drained deeply into the snowpack. At lower elevations, you are likely to punch into wet snow all the way to the ground. Dangerous areas are where you find a firm, moist, supportive slab with large-grained facets below. Start and end your day early. Step out of your travel mode to see if you punch into wet snow and call it a day if you are.

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