Avalanche Forecasts tell you the expected frequency of avalanches in the area, but specific slopes within that area may be more dangerous than the surrounding region. Avalanches occur most frequently on slopes steeper than 35°. Click here to learn about Slope Angles.
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Table of Contents:
- Avalanche Forecasts in the onX Backcountry App.
- Avalanche Incident Reports in the onX Backcountry App.
- Avalanche Forecasts in the onX Backcountry Web Map.
- Avalanche Incident Reports in the onX Backcountry Web Map.
Avalanche Forecasts in the onX Backcountry App
Open the Basemaps and Map Layers Menu.
Swipe left in the Basemaps and Map Layers Menu to view more layers.
Tap the Avy Forecast layer.
Click here to learn more about using Basemaps, Map Layers, and 3D Mode.
Avalanche Forecast zones are color-coded by the level of danger. "Avalanche Danger No Rating" means the American Avalanche Association has not updated the forecast for the area shaded grey in more than 24 hours, so use caution.
Grey: no rating.
Green: low danger.
Yellow: moderate danger.
Red: high danger.
Black: extreme danger.
Avalanche Incident Reports in the onX Backcountry App
Avalanche Incidents are indicated by the "skull-and-mountain" icon and are displayed on the map when the onX Backcountry App is in Snow Mode. The Avalanche Forecast Layer does not need to be turned on to view Avalanche Incidents. Click here for instructions on how to use the Map Mode Menu. Tap the Avalanche Incident icon to view the Incident Report in the info card.
Avalanche Forecasts in the onX Backcountry Web Map
Open the Basemaps and Map Layers Menu.
Turn on the Avalanche Forecast layer.
Click here to learn more about using Basemaps, Map Layers, and 3D Mode.
Avalanche Forecast zones are color-coded by the level of danger. "Avalanche Danger No Rating" means the American Avalanche Association has not updated the forecast for the area shaded grey in more than 24 hours, so use caution.
Grey: no rating.
Green: low danger.
Yellow: moderate danger.
Red: high danger.
Black: extreme danger.
Avalanche Incident Reports in the onX Backcountry Web Map
Avalanche Incidents are indicated by the "skull-and-mountain" icon and are displayed on the map when the onX Backcountry App is in Snow Mode. The Avalanche Forecast Layer does not need to be turned on to view Avalanche Incidents. Click here for instructions on how to use the Map Mode Menu. Click the Avalanche Incident icon to view the Incident Report in the info card.