Steamboat & Flat Tops

Avalanche

Thomas Steinberg · Mar 9, 2019 · Steamboat & Flat Tops

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Weather

About 8-12 inches of new snow, with 12”+ found at higher elevstions. Waves of snow were met with small pockets of sun. Stronger Winds were found above 11,000’ with winds blowing in a E - NE direction transporting small amounts of snow.

Snowpack

Between 9700’ and 11000’ snowpack was right side up, and very supportive, no signs of instability. Above 11000’ small wind slab was starting to form, again no signs of instability. Large cornices could be seen all ridge

Avalanche

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