Avalanche forecast

Steamboat & Flat Tops

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

An Avalanche Watch is in effect for the Park Range and Elkhead Mountains. A significant storm will impact the area starting Tuesday evening. Very dangerous avalanche conditions are expected by Wednesday night. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended from Wednesday afternoon through Friday morning.

On Wednesday, avoid slopes with textured pillows of snow, fresh cornices, or recent avalanches. You could trigger one of these slides from a thinner area on the slopes, like around rocks, convex rollovers, or vegetation. Multiple people could ride a slope before an avalanche releases.  Seek slopes less than 30 degrees without steep slopes above you for safer riding options.

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