Steamboat & Flat Tops

Avalanche

steve conlin · Feb 25, 2023 · Steamboat & Flat Tops

View on map
Observation photo 1

Weather

clear sunny 35 degrees, south west winds gusting to 20mph

Snowpack

10 to 14 inches of new snow on top of firm sun/wind crust

Avalanche

remotely triggered avalanche on north east face. slope angel approximately 40 degrees, heavily wind loaded with 6-8 foot cornice. avalanche broke just below cornice and and propagated across slope for 150 feet, 3-4' crown extending down to ground R2 D1.5