Salt River Range, Wyoming On Saturday, January 14, 2024, at approximately 11:30 AM, a skier unintentionally triggered an avalanche on a mid-elevation (~8,500’), northwest-facing, sparsely treed slope above an indistinct
BTAC forecasters have issued avalanche warnings again. The snowpack is incredibly weak this season, unlike most seasons, due to very dry conditions with cold, clear nights earlier this winter. We
Frank Carus, Director, Bridger-Teton Avalanche Center Avalanche centers across the country are gearing up for winter operations and preparing to issue avalanche forecasts. Skiers, riders, climbers, snowshoers and hunters venture
In the early season, many BTAC-operated SWE buckets remain covered. Depth sensors often produce inaccurate readings due to vegetation. Many SNOTEL, JHMR, and Targhee weather station sites are operational and
General Snow and Avalanche Bulletins will begin in early November as our snowpack grows and reasonable access to our forecast zones is established by seasonal snowfall. This General Bulletin provides
Spring Forecast Schedule Daily avalanche forecasting operations have ended for the 2022/23 season. General snow and avalanche information will be produced through April 30th, usually twice per week on Tuesday
Poker Creek Avalanche Fatality Salt River Range, Wyoming; February 23, 2023 Avalanche Comments On Thursday, February 23, 2023, at approximately 12:15, a snowmobiler unintentionally triggered an avalanche on a mid-elevation
THANK YOU ALL FOR MAKING THIS A HUGE SUCCESS Here is the List of Winners – This will be updated Daily at 7pm March 1: Stio Raymer Jacket , Teton Mountaineering
Bighorn sheep live in these mountains, surviving brutal winter conditions. Stress from human disturbances like skiing can push these iconic animals toward starvation. To protect Teton Range bighorn sheep: •
Welcome to BTAC’s new website. This website contains the National Forecast Platform which is a joint effort between USFS avalanche centers and the National Avalanche Center to present and store