We issued our last Statewide Avalanche forecast for the 2018-19 season. You can find general guidance on spring and summer avalanche safety here. Our next scheduled update is November 1, 2019. We will continue to monitor snowpack and weather conditions through the summer, and will issue updates if we anticipate unusually dangerous avalanche conditions before then. Thanks for another great season!
Avalanche Forecasting Positions
The CAIC is hiring two backcountry avalanche forecasters for the 2019-20 season. These are full-time seasonal positions from November through April.The work locations for these positions are in the Rico to Ridgway and the Winter Park to Steamboat areas, but the exact locations are open to discussion. Click here for the position descriptions, qualifications, and application details. Anyone interested can contact us here for more information.
Help document historic avalanches
It has been a winter of historic avalanches. When you are out and about this spring and even this summer you can help the CAIC document this historic activity by submitting an observation. The location, extent, and damage to trees or structures will be helpful. And pictures are always helpful.
