Avalanche Forecast By Zone
The Bottom Line
Triggering an avalanche is possible in wind-affected terrain above 7,000 feet—look for evidence of wind such as drifts, stiffened surfaces, or cornices. In these areas, you could trigger a relatively small wind drift up to a foot deep, or a large avalanche that breaks on 2-3+ feet within the snowpack. Choose terrain carefully, as safer conditions can be found on wind-sheltered 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