Avalanche forecast

Steamboat & Flat Tops

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Sat
Sun
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Wind Slabs

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

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Avalanche conditions are generally safe. If you are traveling in the Mt Zirkel Wilderness, use extra caution, as we have limited data in this area. Dig down and look for reactive weak layers buried 2 to 3 feet from the surface on northerly and east-facing slopes.

Southerly slopes with thick, supportable crusts are the least likely place to trigger a deeply breaking avalanche.

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