Steamboat & Flat Tops

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.