**Avy** is a collaborative effort between avalanche centers to build shared digital tools that make avalanche and mountain weather information more accessible, consistent and effective for everyone.
Avy is made up of two products:
Almost all of the avalanche centers in the U.S. use a shared tool called the Avalanche Forecast Platform (AFP) that forecasters use to publish forecasts, manage observations and more. The AFP set the stage for what is possible when centers work together. All AFP centers are able to use Avy tools with minimal (if any) customization.
Having a unified system allows us to leverage technology best practices, design insights and collective data to improve user experience over time. We believe consistency in forecasting products is positive for all backcountry users.
By pooling our efforts, smaller centers gain access to technology they couldn’t support on their own, while bigger benefits from their feedback and shared investment. The Avy team handles the technology so avalanche center staff can focus on what they’re best at.
Both AvyWeb and AvyApp are launched and stable with the stage set for new functionality. As much as new designs and functionality are exciting, we want to move cautiously through building to ensure every dollar spent will be well-used.
AvyApp is in a stable place where we are starting to prioritize new features. There are 16 centers on the app!
With AvyWeb, Sierra and Sawtooth launched on V1 of the platform in the fall of 2025. There is a ton of polishing, general development and small features we’re cranking on.
The roadmap is extensive, but here are some of the features worth highlighting, as we wouldn’t be able to accomplish them without the unified platforms.