Avalanche forecast

Steamboat & Flat Tops

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Thu
Fri
Alpine
3 · Considerable
Treeline
3 · Considerable
Below
3 · Considerable
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Avalanche problems

  • Persistent Slabs

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

  • Wind Slabs

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

Avalanche Summary

Strong winds and recent snow created dangerous avalanche conditions on leeward slopes. Use caution when you find more than about eight inches of drifted snow. While it might seem manageable to initiate a slide in the surface snow, there's a chance it can break in a weak layer buried one to three feet deep. The strong winds will drift snow into unusual spots and can camouflage the shallow snowpack areas. Stick to slopes less than about 30 degrees for safer travel options.

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