GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KJCT) - February is one of the most dangerous months for avalanches in Colorado, which is why it is important to know avalanche safety before hitting the backcountry slopes.

Seven people in Oregon and 23 people in Washington have died of avalanches in the last 10 years, Northwest Avalanche Center ...

Additionally, Special Avalanche Advisories are released when a significant safety risk coincides with a high-traffic period, ...

From Dec. 26, 2024 to Jan. 15 most of Colorado's mountains remained at Considerable (3 of 5) to High (4 of 5) avalanche danger. According to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center, the ...

The center has already investigated four avalanche fatalities this season and urged the public to take precautions to avoid further incidents. To reduce the risk of being caught in an avalanche ...

By Shannon Lukens.   Get ready for snow. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 6 a.m. Friday through 6 p.m. Saturday night ...

Avalanche debris, 10 ft. deep and 100 ft. wide, covering the Loop Road on the west side of the Eisenhower-Johnson Memorial ...

The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) is warning backcountry travelers that the avalanche danger will rise to high ...