[VIDEO] Cody Townsend’s The FIFTY+ | Bonus Episode: Behind the Scenes of Avalanche Forecasting Avalanche forecasts are as important as skis for a backcountry skier. But how exactly is the forecast made? Related: Avalanche Forecasting 101: The Framework of a Professional’s Daily Avalanche Forecast Going behind the scenes with the Sierra Avalanche Center, in benefit of the American Avalanche Association (A3), to see what goes into those daily avalanche forecasts that help backcountry skiers […] Avalanche SnowBrains | February 7, 2025 0 Comments
Colorado Could Start Using A New Avalanche Forecasting Method Accurately forecasting avalanche risk remains a top priority in Colorado. The Colorado General Assembly’s Joint Budget Committee on Feb. 21 voted in favor of sponsoring a $1 million funding effort to assist the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) transition from a fixed zone forecasting method to a flexible-zone method. The current fixed-zone method creates avalanche forecasts for large, pre-determined regions […] Avalanche Luke Guilford | February 28, 2023 1 Comment
Daily Mount Washington, NH Avalanche Forecasts to be Issued Forecasters with the Mount Washington Avalanche Center say that daily avalanche forecasts will be issued this year when conditions allow. Mount Washington Avalanche Center Spokeswoman, Colleen Mainville, said that staff members who will be issuing the reports will come in after receiving specialized training beforehand in order to make accurate forecasts. “In addition to existing experienced staff, the Mt. Washington […] Industry News SnowBrains | December 13, 2019 0 Comments
The 12th Annual CAIC Benefit Bash is this Saturday November 23rd in Breckenridge, CO The Friends of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center’s Benefit Bash is this Saturday the 23rd. This is the largest fundraiser of the season put on by the Friends of CAIC. Tickets are $50, and there are less than 200 tickets left. With your ticket, you get one door prize ticket, two drink tickets, and access to a massive silent auction. Proceeds […] Industry News Curtis Weller | November 20, 2019 0 Comments
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