Avalanche forecast

Steamboat & Flat Tops

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Mon
Tue
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
2 · Moderate
Below
2 · Moderate
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    2–3

Avalanche Summary

The most dangerous areas are where the snowpack is shallow, and it is easier for you to affect deeply buried weak snow. Avoid traveling near shallow spots, like rock outcrops, on otherwise deep and planar slopes. By sticking to smooth slopes that hold more than six feet of snow, you can reduce your chances of triggering a large avalanche. If you are unsure how deep the snowpack is, you can always stick to slopes less than about 30 degrees with no steep slopes overhead for safer backcountry travel.

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