Steamboat & Flat Tops

Avalanche

Storm King drainage outside Steamboat ski area boundary. E aspect approx 10,000' elevation. Natural release. 35 degree slope. Crown up to 18" deep 100' across. ran total of 500' down slope and across flat at bottom. Slide occurred on 2/5/15 during storm cycle which brought 23" new snow, 2.5" swe. Bed surface was recent rain/frozen fog crust.