CAIC warns of dangerous avalanche conditions throughout the Rocky Mountains
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) wants those who may have plans to head to the mountains this weekend to be aware of dangerous conditions.
No injuries after avalanche on a Colorado highway, dangerous conditions this weekend
According to the Colorado State Patrol, the call came in just before 7:30 p.m. and the slide pushed a vehicle more than 150 feet off the road.
Colorado officials warn that avalanche danger will be high over what is the ‘most dangerous’ holiday weekend, with 8 deaths in the past 10 years
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center is warning backcountry travelers that the avalanche danger will rise to high, Level 4 of 5, over the Valentine’s Day and Presidents Day weekend. Colorado avalanche officials said in
High avalanche danger this weekend in Colorado — here's what the experts are warning about
This weekend is the most dangerous period of Colorado's avalanche season, and the CAIC is asking backcountry explorers to make sure they have a plan that is well-suited for the conditions.
Weekend storm slams Colorado with snow and cold
Mountain driving will be difficult this weekend with heavy snow burying many areas. The Denver metro area will also see light snow and much colder temperatures on Saturday.
Feet of snow hitting Colorado's mountains due to moisture from Hawaii
A weather pattern called the Pineapple Express is driving feet of snow in the Rocky Mountains. Here's where the term comes from and how it forms.
Colorado avalanche danger expected to get worse with more new high country snow
Brian Lazar, the deputy director of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, provided an update on the dangerous conditions in the mountains.
Heavy Mountain snow into Colorado weekend
Our next big thing is the combination of a deep low pressure trough, California low and another atmospheric river.
Winter Storm Warning: Here's how much snow Colorado could get this weekend
Storm Warnings are in effect across Colorado's mountains with 1-3 feet of snow possible with hazardous driving conditions forecasted.
These Colorado mountains could have over a foot of snow by Saturday evening
It's Friday, which means the mountains are calling to the weekend warriors ready to hit the slopes for the Presidents Day holiday. If you have plans to chase the fresh powder, be prepared for heavy snow and slow-going traffic.
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Skier triggered Jan. 7 avalanche that caused his death, experts say
Colorado’s Avalanche Information Center says a lone skier triggered the avalanche that buried and killed him in southern Colorado’s San Juan Mountains earlier this month. The agency wrote in a ...
Avalanche on Colorado's Loveland Pass sweeps car off the road
A large avalanche on Colorado's Loveland Pass swept a car off the road. There were no reports of any injuries.
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Car caught in Loveland Pass avalanche, driver safe
First responders on the scene flew a drone in the area and used the license plate of the stuck vehicle to identify its owner.
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Avalanche victim was found by wife after he didn’t check in as planned
Moden’s death is the first reported avalanche fatality in Colorado this season. The avalanche center has recorded 25 backcountry travelers caught in 23 avalanches since Nov. 9. Seven of those ...
Avalanche closes Mammoth Mountain, seriously injures ski patroller
Two ski patrol members were trying to mitigate the threat of an avalanche after a storm had dumped about 6 feet of snow on ...