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

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–2
  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Be careful in areas with more than about eight inches of new or wind-drifted snow. Where you find rounded pillows of snow, you could trigger an avalanche in the storm snow. As you travel, check conditions as snow could stack up quicker than forecast. Steep, shallow slopes with many trigger points are areas where you could trigger a deeper slide. Sticking to smooth planar slopes with a consistently deep snowpack will reduce your chances of triggering a deep slide. Lower-angle slopes and those sheltered from the wind offer safer travel.

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