⚠️ Avalanche Intelligence

Avalanche Conditions Across
the Mountain West

Real-time avalanche danger ratings for Colorado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Idaho, Nevada, and New Mexico — sourced from CAIC, GNFAC, BTAC, UAC, and IPAC. Snowpack analysis, danger ratings, and backcountry safety for every major zone.

7 States Covered 6 Avalanche Centers ⚠️ Check current danger before entering backcountry

Why PeakScout for avalanche intel? We aggregate forecast data from every major avalanche center across the Mountain West into one place — so you can compare conditions across states before you go. Each state page shows live danger ratings, elevation bands, recent activity, and snowpack data from NRCS SNOTEL stations. Always verify with the issuing center before entering avalanche terrain.

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UAC · IPAC · Taos

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Avalanche Centers

CAIC — Colorado UAC — Utah BTAC — Bridger-Teton (WY) GNFAC — Gallatin (MT/WY) IPAC — Idaho Panhandle Taos — New Mexico Limited — Seasonal

CAIC 10-zone forecast — Front Range, Vail/Summit, Aspen, Telluride, Steamboat, Gunnison

Check CAIC for current conditions

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UAC 5-zone forecast — Wasatch, Uintas, Skyline, Logan, Abajos, Moons

Check UAC for current conditions

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BTAC + GNFAC — Teton Range, Wind Rivers, South Pass, Beartooth, Bighorn

Check BTAC + GNFAC for current conditions

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GNFAC + WCMAC + FAC — Bitterroot, Swan/Flathead, Seeley Swan, Yaak, Gallatin/Bridger/Beartooth

Check GNFAC + WCMAC + FAC for current conditions

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IPAC zones — Panhandle, Sawtooth, Boise, Pocatello, Wood River Valley

Check IPAC for current conditions

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Sierra Nevada avalanche zones — Lake Tahoe, Ruby Mountains, Great Basin

Check Sierra for current conditions

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Taos Avalanche Center — Northern Mountains, Taos, Santa Fe, Sandia

Check Taos for current conditions

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Limited alpine avalanche terrain — San Francisco Peaks, Mogollon Rim

Seasonal conditions vary — check local resources

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Backcountry Safety: Always carry a beacon, probe, and shovel. Travel with trained companions. Check the full forecast from the issuing center — zone ratings represent broad areas and vary by elevation, aspect, and local terrain traps. The North American Avalanche Danger Scale: 1=Low, 2=Moderate, 3=Considerable, 4=High, 5=Extreme.

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Data sourced from avalanche.org v2 API, CAIC, GNFAC, BTAC, UAC, IPAC, and Taos Avalanche Center. Forecasts updated hourly with up to 8-hour cache windows. PeakScout is an informational aid only — always verify directly with the issuing center before entering avalanche terrain. Terms of Service

Avalanche Conditions Acrossthe Mountain West

Avalanche Conditions Across
the Mountain West