Heavy Snow Causes Very Dangerous Avalanche Risk in 2 States
National Weather Service (NWS) meteorologists have warned of "very dangerous" avalanche conditions for parts of Idaho and Montana on Friday. Newsweek reached out to the Idaho Panhandle Avalanche Center (IPAC) by email for comment.
Snow is on the way. What does that mean for avalanche danger?
The soft, sugary snowpack so far this season is set up for risky backcountry conditions when the snow falls and the wind kicks up.
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.
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.
Incoming snow increases avalanche danger in Utah mountains
The Utah Avalanche Center is reporting high avalanche danger for the Salt Lake, Provo, Ogden and Logan area mountains. UAC forecaster Greg Gagne said the snowpack is loose and unstable, especially on slopes greater than 30 degrees.
Heavy mountain snow brings significant increase in avalanche danger
The avalanche danger will reach HIGH (Level 4 of 5) in different areas of the high country over the next three 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.
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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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