Backcountry Avalanche Forecast from the Sawtooth Avalanche Center.
 

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Sawtooth Avalanche Center


Backcountry Avalanche Forecast

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Saturday, April 1, 2023 - 6:53AM

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Soldier & Wood River Valley Mtns

Avalanche Danger

AVALANCHE WARNING IN EFFECT


Bottom Line

Very dangerous avalanche conditions exist. The likelihood of large natural and human-triggered avalanches will increase dramatically throughout the day as the storm rages on. Expect to encounter a range of storm-related avalanche problems including wind slabs, storm slabs, and loose snow avalanches. Weak layers buried underneath 3-6 foot slabs will produce very large, very destructive avalanches that can be triggered from long distances away. Rain and warm temperatures at lower elevations will bring on wet snow problems this afternoon. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended.

Conditions are most dangerous in the western half of this zone where more snow is forecast—from Dollarhide Summit and west into the Soldiers.

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Banner Summit

Avalanche Danger

AVALANCHE WARNING IN EFFECT


Bottom Line

Very dangerous avalanche conditions exist. The likelihood of large natural and human-triggered avalanches will increase dramatically throughout the day as the storm rages on. Expect to encounter a range of storm-related avalanche problems including wind slabs, storm slabs, and loose snow avalanches. Weak layers buried underneath 3-6 foot thick slabs will produce very large, very destructive avalanches that can be triggered from long distances away. Rain and warm temperatures at lower elevations will bring on wet snow problems this afternoon. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended today. 

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Sawtooth & Western Smoky Mtns

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AVALANCHE WARNING IN EFFECT


Bottom Line

Very dangerous avalanche conditions exist. The likelihood of large natural and human-triggered avalanches will increase dramatically throughout the day as the storm rages on. Expect to encounter a range of storm-related avalanche problems including wind slabs, storm slabs, and loose snow avalanches. Weak layers buried underneath 3-6 foot slabs will produce very large, very destructive avalanches that can be triggered from long distances away. Rain and warm temperatures at lower elevations will bring on wet snow problems this afternoon. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended today. 

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Galena Summit & Eastern Mtns

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AVALANCHE WARNING IN EFFECT


Bottom Line

Very dangerous avalanche conditions exist. The likelihood of large natural and human-triggered avalanches will increase dramatically throughout the day as the storm rages on. Expect to encounter a range of storm-related avalanche problems including wind slabs, storm slabs, and loose snow avalanches. Weak layers buried underneath 3-6 foot slabs will produce very large, very destructive avalanches that can be triggered from long distances away. Rain and warm temperatures at lower elevations will bring on wet snow problems this afternoon. Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended.

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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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