Avalanche forecast

Steamboat & Flat Tops

Jan 20 – 21, 2026Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
2 · Moderate
Treeline
1 · Low
Below
1 · Low
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

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

  • Wind Slabs

    • Alpine
    • Treeline
    • Below treeline
    Likelihood
    Possible
    Size
    1–1.5

Avalanche Summary

You could trigger an avalanche by finding small pockets of hollow, firm-wind-drifted snow. If these rest on weak layers, they could be easily triggered. Alpine slopes that crack should be avoided. It is hard to affect deeply buried weak layers and trigger an avalanche. You can further reduce your risk by avoiding shallow slopes with many exposed rocks. Wind-sheltered slopes offer safer travel.

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