Sawtooth Mountains

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

The avalanche danger was elevated on Tuesday in the upper Sawtooth Mountains.

The Sawtooth Avalanche Center is warning people to use extra caution when in the backcountry due to increased possibility of avalanches.

Get hyped for the ski season during a photo and video presentation this Thursday at Whiskey Jacques in Ketchum.

A 71-year-old Boise man is recovering after two boulders fell on him while he was hiking in the Sawtooth Mountains in central Idaho.

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.

If you’re planning a trip into the backcountry this weekend, be mindful of fresh wind slabs, which, according to the Sawtooth Avalanche Center, could cause some big problems.

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

Heavy snow and wind are combining to overload a weak snowpack, according to the Sawtooth Avalanche Center, elevating the risk of avalanches in backcountry locations across the Sawtooth Mountains.

A giant chunk of central Idaho with a dazzling night sky has become the nation's first International Dark Sky Reserve. The International Dark-Sky Association late Monday designated the 1,400-square-mile reserve.

If you blink, you'll miss it. That would be a shame because I'm convinced this might be the best 14 seconds of your day.

BOISE, Idaho (KLIX) Idaho wildlife officials say heavy demand for elk hunting permits in the Sawtooth Mountains area resulted in a quick sale in less than 30 minutes.

SUN VALLEY, Idaho (KLIX) – An avalanche warning is in effect today in the Sawtooth Mountains near Sun Valley.

TWIN FALLS, Idaho (KLIX) The avalanche danger in the Sawtooth Mountains is high thanks to new snow and wind.