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June Mountain, CA, Closed Yesterday Due to Extreme Weather and High Avalanche Danger

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June Mountain, California, closed yesterday due to extreme weather and safety concerns. The mountain received 20 inches of snow and expects 32 inches on Thursday and another 9 inches on Friday. This prompted it to close due to avalanche risks and safety for its guests and employees. June’s base depth was just 26 inches before the most recent storm. June […]
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European Avalanche Institutes Urge to Exercise Restraint Post Snowstorm

The European Avalanche Warning Services (EAWS) has issued a stark warning for winter sports enthusiasts on Wednesday, January 29, following significant snowfall in the Alps. Up to 1 meter (3 feet) of snow has accumulated on the south side of the Alps since Sunday, January 26, creating hazardous conditions for off-piste skiing and snowboarding. “On this first sunny day, restraint […]
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Snowbird, UT, Only Opened Beginner Lift Yesterday Due to Avalanche Activity

The Chickadee lift and beginner area at Snowbird, UT.

  View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Snowbird (@snowbird) Two feet of fresh snow in 24-hours (13″ overnight) resulting in heightened avalanche activity meant that Snowbird, Utah, restricted its open terrain to just the Chickadee lift yesterday which serves the beginner area and a single green run. Related: SnowBrains Forecast: Massive Dump For Utah This Weekend […]
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Washington’s State Route 20 (North Cascades Highway) Now Closed For Season Due to Avalanche Hazard

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has announced the seasonal closure of the North Cascades Highway, effective 6 pm Thursday, November 30, 2023. This preemptive move, a response to the incoming severe weather conditions, aims to safeguard travelers against the heightened risk of avalanches, expected due to the upcoming heavy snowfall and subsequent rains. “Nighty night, SR 20 North […]
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Man vs Snow | 4 Minutes of Terrifying Avalanche Footage

Kevin Fogolin is a man that doesn’t try to avoid avalanches, he hunts for them. “I’ve always loved snow. As far back as I can remember, it’s always been a passion, always something I’ve been stoked. Fogolin, who is based out of British Columbia in Canada, is a consultant who’s main job is to protect workers and infrastructure from avalanches. The Salomon Ski Free TV episodes The Controller, shows an excerpt from the Mike Douglas Kickstarter documentary Snowman, which chronicles Fogolin’s life as an avalanche […]
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“What is the Risk of Riding of Avalanche Terrain” by Bruce Temper of Utah Avalanche Center

words & graphs by Bruce Temper of the Utah Avalanche Center Risk.  Our lives revolve around risk but it’s a concept most of us don’t understand well.  The human brain is good at many things such as pattern recognition and the nuances of social interaction but our brain is notoriously poor at statistics and probability. People who are afraid to […]
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