News – 4/7/2025

Spring Forecasting Update

IPAC will conclude regular forecast operations on Sunday, April 13. After that, we will issue General Snowpack Updates by Noon on Tuesday’s and Friday’s till the end of April. Then, on April 30, we will issue our final thoughts and a General Avalanche Safety message about common avalanche problems you might encounter during the spring and summer months.

Don’t have time to read the forecast? You can listen about current avalanche conditions on the IPAC Avalanche Podcast 

Education Update

The Friends of IPAC had another successful avalanche education program for 2024-25 with 362 student participants in 30 courses led by 14 instructors and 15 volunteers. Thank you to all the students, instructors, volunteers, and host venues. Our commitment to provide quality and accessible avalanche education across the Idaho Panhandle continues and is fundamental to our mission.