Avalanche forecast

Steamboat & Flat Tops

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

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

  • Wind Slabs

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

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

New snow and strong winds are forming thick wind-drifted slabs on north and easterly slopes near ridgetop. You can trigger avalanches up to two feet deep in fresh drifts of snow. With the recent strong winds, you may even find slabs of drifted snow below treeline, especially on the leeward side of gully walls. For safer avalanche conditions, choose less wind-affected slopes and slopes that don't end in terrain traps.

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