avalanche warning

Mountain slide forecast

An avalanche warning is an official alert issued by authorities when conditions make avalanches likely in a given area.

The warning typically advises people to avoid backcountry skiing, snowmobiling, or other activities in avalanche-prone terrain: The forest service issued an avalanche warning for the northern peaks.

Less urgent than a warning is an avalanche watch, which indicates conditions are developing.

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alert status

avalanche warningall-clear

Signal danger has passed

green light · stand down · go-ahead

hazard level

avalanche warningminimal risk

Nearly negligible potential harm

favorable conditions

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