# Avalanche Forecasts

> Get real-time avalanche danger levels with the Avalanche Forecasts app.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.avalancheforecasts.avalancheforecasts](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.avalancheforecasts.avalancheforecasts)

## Overview

- **ID:** `org.avalancheforecasts.avalancheforecasts`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Avalanche Forecasts
- **Category:** WEATHER
- **Downloads:** 12,725
- **Rating:** 4.25 / 5 (23 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.3.58
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-05
- **First published:** 2020-05-11
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 21 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.avalancheforecasts.avalancheforecasts)
- **Website:** [https://avalancheforecasts.org/](https://avalancheforecasts.org/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://avalancheforecasts.org/privacy-policy](https://avalancheforecasts.org/privacy-policy)

## Description

Avalanche Forecasts is a powerful Chrome extension that provides real-time avalanche danger levels for all forecast centers across North America. The app displays current danger levels using an intuitive color-coded map, allowing users to quickly assess avalanche risks in their area or any region of interest.

With support from over 20 trusted forecasting centers such as NWAC, CAIC, UAC, GNFAC, Avalanche Canada, and more, users can explore detailed avalanche forecasts by selecting regions or choosing future timeframes like today, tomorrow, or two days ahead. This ensures adventurers and outdoor enthusiasts stay informed and make safer decisions during their winter activities.

For feedback or feature requests, users can reach out directly to the development team via project-development@sierraavalanchecenter.org.

## Rankings

- #513,559 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `org.avalancheforecasts.avalancheforecasts.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/org.avalancheforecasts.avalancheforecasts)