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

  • Persistent Slabs

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

  • Loose Wet

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

Avalanche Summary

It might be harder to trigger an avalanche that breaks deep in the snowpack, but that doesn't mean the problem has gone away. The structure is still concerning on many steep shady slopes on the north half of the mountain.

Concerns about wet snow avalanches will increase as the day warms. If you are sinking into wet snow or see roller balls or small point release avalanches, head to slopes with cooler snow.

You can find safer travel on lower-angle slopes without overhead hazards.

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