Snow drought helped set the stage for deadly California avalanche, leading to unstable conditions

Experts say a weekslong “snow drought” in Norther California's Sierra Nevada helped set the stage for Tuesday's deadly avalanche, after several feet of new snow fell on an earlier layer that had ...

Tahoe avalanche: What causes snow slopes to collapse? A physicist and skier explains, with tips for surviving

An avalanche during a heavy, wet snowstorm in the Sierra Nevada killed at least eight skiers on a guided backcountry excursion.

Avalanche risk high after metre of snow falls on Island mountains

Officials are warning anyone heading into the backcountry to use extreme caution after more than 100 centimetres of snow blanketed parts of Vancouver Island’s mountain ranges over the weekend, ...
Yahoo

How to avoid an avalanche and survive if caught in one

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — December is the start of peak avalanche season, leading to increased risks for those who hit the Utah slopes. Before traversing up the mountain, it is essential to follow ...

Snow Conditions Around Tahoe Were Ripe for an Avalanche

More avalanche warnings were issued on Tuesday morning across the region, including in the greater Lake Tahoe area. Officials warned that rapidly accumulating snow, weak layers within the existing ...
KSL

Low snow doesn't mean no avalanche risk, Utah experts say

SALT LAKE CITY — While snow brings the chance to hit the slopes, avalanche experts encourage people to enjoy the mountains safely. They say lower snow totals this season can be misleading — just ...
The Aspen Times

Avalanche danger expected to increase across Colorado with new snow this week

Avalanche danger will continue to increase this week across Colorado after the state saw fresh snowfall on Monday and more snow is expected on Thursday. Colorado Avalanche Information Center Deputy ...