Forecasts Around the World
Avalanche forecasting and reporting can vary as we travel to different states, regions, countries, and continents. Being familiar with the current conditions and proficient at reading local avalanche reports, forecastes, and bulletins is key to making safe decisions in the mountains all over the world.
USA
Avalanche.org connects the public to formal avalanche information and education in the United States. Avalanche.org is a partnership between the American Avalanche Association and the U.S. Forest Service National Avalanche Center.
CANADA
Mission: To encourage and educate people to recreate safely in the winter backcountry by developing, coordinating, promoting, and delivering world-class public avalanche safety programs and services in Canada.
EUROPE
The Primary Purpose of the European Avalanche Warning Services (EAWS) is to support its members in preventing loss of life and damage due to avalanches by providing society with efficient and effective avalanche forecasting and warning services
NORWAY
Norwegian Avalanche Warning Service (NAWS) publishes avalanche warnings, terrain maps, educational resources, and accident statistics.
JAPAN
Japan Avalanche Network (JAN) is a non-profit professional organization concerned with avalanche safety for winter outdoor activities. Its activities are based on four pillars: avalanche education, avalanche information, accident investigation, and resource provision.
AUSTRALIA
Mission: To provide an premium avalanche information service and an education resources to allow people to safely travel in the backcountry.
NEW ZEALAND
The NZAA provides public avalanche advisories for 13 regions across the country. These forecasts, written specifically for recreational users of the backcountry, make up one component of traveling safely in avalanche terrain, along with carrying the appropriate rescue equipment and getting the proper training.
ARGENTINA
Mission: To provide a premium avalanche information service and education resources to allow people to safely travel in the backcountry.