Snow is on the way. What does that mean for avalanche danger?
“Because the new snow will overload weak, pre-existing faceted snow, avalanches may be triggered from hundreds of feet away, making for particularly tricky and dangerous conditions,” according to the center.
Officials warn of increased avalanche danger
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center forecasts harsh conditions for both recreation and travel impacts. It said conditions are just right for avalanches to happen over the next couple of days.
Utah snow forecast: ‘Very dangerous’ avalanche conditions expected with incoming storms
After a dry snow season so far, avalanche danger across Utah's backcountry is expected to skyrocket this weekend. “These are the types of avalanches that catch, carry and kill people,” said avalanche forecaster Trent Meisenheimer.
Heavy Snow Causes Very Dangerous Avalanche Risk in 2 States
The expected snowfall was heavy enough to cause widespread avalanches that could kill a person, the alert warned.
Officials warn of increased avalanche danger with heavy snow coming to the mountains
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center forecasted harsh conditions for both recreation and travel impacts. It said conditions are just right for avalanches to happen over the next couple of days.
Weak snowpack, heavy snowfall create dangerous avalanche conditions across Utah slopes
A warning from the Utah Avalanche Center has been issued after a slide on Christmas Eve buried a man in Cache County before he was rescued by his brother.
Pass travel treacherous amid heavy snow, avalanche danger
The Cascades are getting pummeled with heavy snow Thursday morning, making roads treacherous for drivers.Drivers attempting to travel over Snoqualmie Pass on C
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Christmas Eve avalanche on Mount Washington prompts warning for hikers
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Video shows large avalanche on Mount Washington; elevated risk for more this week
Video captured by the Mount Washington Avalanche Center shows a wall of snow racing down the mountain on Christmas Eve.
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Utah man triggers avalanche and saves brother buried under the snow
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Fingers sticking out of snow lead man to his brother buried in Utah avalanche. See it
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How Britain's deadliest avalanche struck Sussex
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