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

  • Persistent Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

A few inches of snow with light winds won't increase the danger on Wednesday. Avoid drifted areas where the surface snow is harder. If you find a drifted spot, you can trigger an avalanche. Look for recent avalanches or cracking in the new snow to indicate potential danger. If you see these conditions, find a spot with a slope angle of less than 30 degrees to ride.

In many areas, the snow is cohesionless and can sluff off of very steep slopes. These can be dangerous if you're above a gully or cliff.

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