Idaho Fires lead to higher avalanche danger. KTVB 7.
Much of the vast area burned is steep and turns into avalanche country when the trees are removed, even partially. The same will be true in parts of Montana where there were many fires.
Right now snow pack is generally low.
Avalanche center current reports.
- Sawtooth National Forest Avalanche Center
- Idaho Panhandle National Forests Avalanche Center
- Payette Avalanche Center. This area could have the worst avalanche season in terms of area covered.
Ralph Maughan
Dr. Ralph Maughan is professor emeritus of political science at Idaho State University with specialties in natural resource politics, public opinion, interest groups, political parties, voting and elections. Aside from academic publications, he is author or co-author of three hiking/backpacking guides, and he is past President of the Western Watersheds Project and the creator of The Wildlife News.
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Thanks for the information. I live in Cache Valley (SE Idaho) where this season was light in respect to fires.
BTW, the Utah Avalanche Center is also a good reference.
I should have read more about you on your blog. I can see you are very familiar with Cache Valley.
Thanks again.