| Avalanche Sites |
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Avalanche.org has links to other avalanche centers, accident reports, and other info.
USFS National Avalanche Center
This season's accident reports archived by Avalanche.org.
American Avalanche Association
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| Educational Resources |
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Classes offered by the SNFAC
Glossary of avalanche terms (non-technical).
Comprehensive Avalanche Encyclopedia from the Utah and National Avalanche Centers.
Glossary of avalanche terms from the U.S Observational Guidelines (technical).
Check out these sites provided by the USFS National Avalanche Center:
Avalanche basics for skiers
Avalanche basics for snowmobilers
Interactive backcountry tour
Avalanche education opportunities in Idaho compiled by Avalanche.org.
Online avalanche tutorial by Teton Gravity Research.
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| SNOTEL Sites And Other Remote Weather Stations |
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Map-Based SNOTEL Sites
SNOTEL Recreation Reports
Local SNOTEL Sites (north to south):
Banner Summit,
Galena Summit,
Galena,
Lost-Wood Divide,
Vienna Mine,
Atlanta Summit,
Hyndman,
Trinity Mtn,
Dollarhide Summit,
Soldier R.S.
Other Weather Stations (north to south):
Canyon Creek,
Stanley Ranger District,
Horton Peak,
Smiley Creek Airport,
North Fork Wood River,
Ketchum Ranger District,
Wood River (ITD),
Ohio Gulch
SNFAC/Partner Weather Stations:
Titus Ridge,
Lower Titus,
Baldy,
Soldier Mountain
Web Cams:
Stanley,
Smiley Creek Airport,
Sun Valley Ski Resort
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| Weather Sites |
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Pocatello National Weather Service
NWS Snow Avalanche Briefing provides point forecasts for Titus Ridge, Bald Mountain, and Sun Valley.
MountainWeather.com is a one-stop shop for weather products including forecasts, models, and satellite images.
FireWeather.info is a USFS site that provides a variety of weather forecasting tools, including point forecasts and weather models.
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| Technical Information |
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The National Avalanche Center's Technical Papers Library contains a number of scientific papers on snow and avalanches.
Snow, Weather, and Avalanches: Observational Guidelines (SWAG) provides standards for snow and avalanche observation in the U.S.
Internatonal Snow Science Workshop (ISSW), next held in Whistler, BC, Canada in 2008.
National Avalanche School, next held in October 2009.
Scanning electron microcrope (SEM) images of snow crystals
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| Miscellaneous |
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The IDT Road Report provides info on road closures and openings in Idaho.
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