Avalanche Dangers

The avalanche danger is listed “considerable” in the Sawtooth Mountains, according to the Sawtooth Avalanche Center.

Fresh slabs of wind drifted snow may form as snowfall increases late this afternoon and evening, increasing avalanche dangers in the backcountry of the Sawtooth, Boulder and Smoky mountains.

April is approaching, and that means warmer weather is too, but there are still avalanche dangers in the backcountry.

Another weekend is upon us, which means more people will be heading into the backcountry. That also means those who do should use extra caution due to continued avalanche dangers.

It’s a dangerous time to be in some of Idaho’s backcountry elevations.

An avalanche warning is in effect from 5 p.m. Thursday through 7:30 p.m. Saturday in several locations, according to the Sawtooth Avalanche Center.

There is still avalanche dangers in some backcountry locations in several Idaho mountains, according to the Sawtooth Avalanche Center.

KETCHUM, Idaho (KLIX) – Be careful if you're outdoors today: there's a chance you could trigger an avalanche, depending on where you are in Idaho mountains.

Brush up on your knowledge of how, when and why avalanches occur during a presentation this evening at the College of Southern Idaho.

A snowmobiler was found dead after being caught in an avalanche near Island Park, according to authorities.

If you plan on heading to the mountains today, you might want to rethink your plans.

UPDATE, Jan. 22: The Fremont County Sheriff's Office and Fremont County Search and Rescue says a snowmobiler has died after being caught in an avalanche near Island Park. The agencies remind recreationists to use extreme caution, pay attention to weather bulletins, and avoid the backcountry until conditions improve.

STANLEY, Idaho (KLIX) – Avalanche activity in the area has prompted the closure of a 10-mile stretch of Idaho 75 over Galena Summit on Wednesday morning.