General Avalanche Information
Galena Summit & Eastern Mtns
- Issued
- Thursday, November 12, 2026 - 3:43PM
- Expires
- Monday, November 16, 2026 - 12:00PM
- Author
- Gabrielle Antonioli
The Bottom Line
A storm Friday into Saturday will bring 4–7 inches of snow to the highest peaks, with rain below about 7,000 feet. On sunny slopes, the snow will land on bare ground. On shady, high slopes, it will cover weak old snow from October, and that’s where the season’s first avalanches are most likely. If you plan on traveling to upper elevations, watch for fresh drifts near ridgelines and in gullies, and remember that thin snow cover hides rocks and stumps. Carry rescue gear, travel with a partner, and bring an early-season mindset.
We will update this General Avalanche Information product as more snow accumulates.
Soldier & Wood River Valley Mtns
- Issued
- Thursday, November 12, 2026 - 3:43PM
- Expires
- Monday, November 16, 2026 - 12:00PM
- Author
- Gabrielle Antonioli
The Bottom Line
A storm Friday into Saturday will bring 4–7 inches of snow to the highest peaks, with rain below about 7,000 feet. On sunny slopes, the snow will land on bare ground. On shady, high slopes, it will cover weak old snow from October, and that’s where the season’s first avalanches are most likely. If you plan on traveling to upper elevations, watch for fresh drifts near ridgelines and in gullies, and remember that thin snow cover hides rocks and stumps. Carry rescue gear, travel with a partner, and bring an early-season mindset.
We will update this General Avalanche Information product as more snow accumulates.
Sawtooth & Western Smoky Mtns
- Issued
- Thursday, November 12, 2026 - 3:43PM
- Expires
- Monday, November 16, 2026 - 12:00PM
- Author
- Gabrielle Antonioli
The Bottom Line
A storm Friday into Saturday will bring 4–7 inches of snow to the highest peaks, with rain below about 7,000 feet. On sunny slopes, the snow will land on bare ground. On shady, high slopes, it will cover weak old snow from October, and that’s where the season’s first avalanches are most likely. If you plan on traveling to upper elevations, watch for fresh drifts near ridgelines and in gullies, and remember that thin snow cover hides rocks and stumps. Carry rescue gear, travel with a partner, and bring an early-season mindset.
We will update this General Avalanche Information product as more snow accumulates.
Banner Summit
- Issued
- Thursday, November 12, 2026 - 3:43PM
- Expires
- Monday, November 16, 2026 - 12:00PM
- Author
- Gabrielle Antonioli
The Bottom Line
A storm Friday into Saturday will bring 4–7 inches of snow to the highest peaks, with rain below about 7,000 feet. On sunny slopes, the snow will land on bare ground. On shady, high slopes, it will cover weak old snow from October, and that’s where the season’s first avalanches are most likely. If you plan on traveling to upper elevations, watch for fresh drifts near ridgelines and in gullies, and remember that thin snow cover hides rocks and stumps. Carry rescue gear, travel with a partner, and bring an early-season mindset.
We will update this General Avalanche Information product as more snow accumulates.
This information is provided by the U.S.D.A. Forest Service and describes general backcountry avalanche hazard and conditions.
It does not apply to ski areas and highways where avalanche mitigation is conducted.