Steamboat & Flat Tops

Avalanche

Eric Deering · Jan 17, 2019 · Steamboat & Flat Tops

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Weather

Overcast, Calm SW wind, Light snow in am

Snowpack

25-35cm new snow. North aspects, storm slab sitting on 1/15 SH We had several large collapses on S aspects around 10,000', as well as cracking and evidence of small naturals on usupported steep slopes.

Avalanche

Many naturals on N and S aspects during late afternoon or Evening of the 16th. Most crowns were partially filled in. Largest was N-SS-R4-D2. 400' across and 200 verticle. N aspect around 9500'