Avalanche forecast

Steamboat & Flat Tops

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
Alpine
1 · Low
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
Out of date — this forecast expired 2 years ago. You’re viewing past conditions, not the current bulletin.

Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Although generally safe avalanche conditions exist, LOW (1 of 5) danger does not mean there is no danger. You still need to assess each slope you intend to ride individually. Small avalanches can have big consequences if you're in extreme terrain or above a terrain trap. The most suspect areas are drifted, rocky slopes with variable snow cover. Slopes like this contain shallow, weak areas where you're more likely to trigger a slide. Especially if they're directly below a ridgeline or in a start zone. You can increase your safety margins by looking for smooth planar slopes with consistent snow cover.

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