Avalanche Forecast By Zone
The Bottom Line
Fresh wind slabs up to 1.5 feet thick have likely formed where northwest winds upwards of 30 mph have drifted snow and may be sensitive to the weight of a person.Triggering a persistent slab avalanche as thick as 2 -3 feet remains possible—especially in wind-drifted terrain. The best way to reduce your odds of triggering a slide is by sticking to wind sheltered, lower-angled terrain without steep slopes above you. Avalanches may be triggered remotely—from below, above, and to the sides of steep slopes.
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