Avalanche forecast

Steamboat & Flat Tops

Colorado Avalanche Information Center
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Avalanche danger

Fri
Sat
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

The most dangerous slopes are where the snow is deepest, and slabs are the thickest. These deeper places are around Buffalo Pass and north through the Mt Zirkel Wilderness. A weak layer of surface hoar is buried 1 to 2 feet deep. More snow on Thursday will further stress this weak layer. You can trigger avalanches on steep northwest through northeast-facing slopes, especially steep open meadows and slopes directly below ridgetop.

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