Avalanche forecast

Steamboat & Flat Tops

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
View on map

Avalanche danger

Wed
Thu
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
2 · Moderate
Open full map
Out of date — this forecast expired 5 months ago. You’re viewing past conditions, not the current bulletin.

Avalanche problems

  • Wet Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Likely
    Size
    2–2.5

  • Loose Wet

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

Avalanche Summary

Record temperatures will drive an increase in wet avalanches. You are most likely to trigger wet avalanches in steep, rocky terrain as the slope is baked by the sun. Overnight low temperatures are not getting cold enough to build thick, supportable crusts. Once the weak surface crusts break down, you'll need to avoid steep, sunny slopes.

Regions covered