Backcountry Avalanche Forecast from the Sawtooth Avalanche Center.
 

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Sawtooth Avalanche Center


General Avalanche Information

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Monday, April 27, 2026 - 12:01PM

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Soldier & Wood River Valley Mtns

Bottom Line

You may find isolated new snow instabilities—especially in the eastern Pioneer Mtns—to begin the week. Over the bulk of the forecast area, cool temperatures and snow flurries will keep the threat of large avalanches at bay through Tuesday. Clear skies and warmer temperatures later this week will increase the chance of wet avalanches on steep, sun-drenched slopes. 

We will update this product on or before Friday, May 1st.

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Banner Summit

Bottom Line

You may find isolated new snow instabilities—especially in the eastern Pioneer Mtns—to begin the week. Over the bulk of the forecast area, cool temperatures and snow flurries will keep the threat of large avalanches at bay through Tuesday. Clear skies and warmer temperatures later this week will increase the chance of wet avalanches on steep, sun-drenched slopes. 

We will update this product on or before Friday, May 1st.

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Sawtooth & Western Smoky Mtns

Bottom Line

You may find isolated new snow instabilities—especially in the eastern Pioneer Mtns—to begin the week. Over the bulk of the forecast area, cool temperatures and snow flurries will keep the threat of large avalanches at bay through Tuesday. Clear skies and warmer temperatures later this week will increase the chance of wet avalanches on steep, sun-drenched slopes. 

We will update this product on or before Friday, May 1st.

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Galena Summit & Eastern Mtns

Bottom Line

You may find isolated new snow instabilities—especially in the eastern Pioneer Mtns—to begin the week. Over the bulk of the forecast area, cool temperatures and snow flurries will keep the threat of large avalanches at bay through Tuesday. Clear skies and warmer temperatures later this week will increase the chance of wet avalanches on steep, sun-drenched slopes. 

We will update this product on or before Friday, May 1st.

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This information is provided by the U.S.D.A. Forest Service and describes general backcountry avalanche hazard and conditions. It does not apply to ski areas and highways where avalanche mitigation is conducted.


Sawtooth Avalanche Center | PO Box 2669 | Ketchum, ID 83340

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