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

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Be careful around steep northwest through northeast-facing slopes, especially steep open meadows and slopes directly below ridgetop. You can trigger an avalanche in these spots on a layer of surface hoar that sits beneath 1 to 2 feet of recent snow. Recent strong westerly winds have formed thick slabs on easterly slopes, so you'll want to steer clear of these drifts too, regardless of buried weak layers.

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