Steamboat & Flat Tops

Be careful in areas with more than about eight inches of new or wind-drifted snow. Where you find rounded pillows of snow, you could trigger an avalanche in the storm snow. As you travel, check conditions as snow could stack up quicker than forecast. Steep, shallow slopes with many trigger points are areas where you could trigger a deeper slide. Sticking to smooth planar slopes with a consistently deep snowpack will reduce your chances of triggering a deep slide. Lower-angle slopes and those sheltered from the wind offer safer travel.