Avalanche Forecast By Zone
The Bottom Line
Record warm weather and rainfall have created spring-like riding conditions and reduced snow access in the mountains. Large avalanches involving dry snow are most likely in wind-affected terrain on the north half of the compass (NW-N-NE) above ~8,000 feet. Expect a decrease in the cohesiveness of a crusty surface snow on slopes facing the sun as the day warms. As new snow falls over the coming days, it may be challenged to bond to the old snow interface at upper elevations where the temps are cooler.
News
The Payette Avalanche Center is now on the Avy App! Here you can find information similar to what you would find on our website including avalanche forecasts, weather forecasts, weather station data, and observations. You’ll find consolidated forecast views that aggregate all the information in one zone to minimize time spent looking for information. You will also find optimized weather tables and data that were specifically designed for mobile devices and easy viewing. Another benefit of this app is the ability to look at avalanche forecasts offline (view it once while connected first). In addition, you can now submit observations straight from the field. The app will cache your observation and automatically submit it whenever you reach service.
Submitting observations has never been easier!
Submitting observations has never been easier!
Download the app here:
Avy for Apple Devices / Avy for Android Devices