Avalanche forecast

Steamboat & Flat Tops

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

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

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Heavy snow on Tuesday and Tuesday night will increase the chance that you can trigger a large avalanche that breaks near the ground. Avalanches can be triggered remotely and from the flats beneath steep slopes. Wind-drifted slopes are the most dangerous slopes and the most likely place for you to trigger an avalanche. You'll find these drifted slopes directly below ridgetop or on the side of a gully.

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