Avalanche Forecast By Zone
The Bottom Line
New snowfall and gusty winds will create sensitive slabs of new snow atop a weak and shallow snowpack. Expect the avalanche danger to rise this weekend as the mountains could see well over a foot of snowfall. Conditions will become most dangerous on steep, shaded slopes above 7000′, on the north half of the compass (ranging E-N-W). Avoid steep slopes if you encounter obvious signs of instability, such as cracking, collapsing, or recent avalanche activity.
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