CAIC Issues Avalanche Warning for Large Parts of Colorado’s Mountain Ranges from Wednesday to Friday The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) has issued an avalanche warning for large parts of Colorado’s mountain ranges from Wednesday, February 7, to Friday, February 9. Avalanche warnings are in place for the Park Range and Flat Top mountains, Grand and Battlement Mesa’s, the West Elks through the Ragged and Ruby Mountains to Huntsman Ridge, as well as San Juan, […] Industry News SnowBrains | February 8, 2024 0 Comments
After 500 Avalanches in a Week in Colorado, CAIC Advises to Avoid Avalanche Terrain The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) warns that avalanche danger in the Northern and Central Mountains across Colorado remains at a Level 4 out of 5. Strong winds and sustained snowfall on Monday created very dangerous conditions and these conditions are anticipated to last at least until Wednesday and a special Avalanche Advisory is in effect for the rest of […] Avalanche SnowBrains | January 16, 2024 0 Comments
Is Artificial Intelligence The Future of Avalanche Forecasting? Considered by some observers as more of an art than a science, avalanche forecasting involves a unique combination of human observation, analysis, and interpretation. Perhaps even some good luck. Even the best forecasters only reach about 75% accuracy in their predictions. After all, they are human too and susceptible to bias and imperfection just like the rest of us. One […] Avalanche Ryan Kime | June 22, 2022 3 Comments
Heavy Snow up to Multiple FEET Set to Hit California Today | Winter Storm Warnings and Avalanche Warnings in Effect A Winter Storm Watch is still in effect for northern California today, with multiple FEET in the forecast between now and the weekend. There should be a brief respite on Sunday, before kicking off again on Monday with a couple more feet of snow. With extreme snow comes increased avalanche risk. NWS Sacramento has issued avalanche warnings, which following recent […] Weather WeatherBrains | March 13, 2018 1 Comment
Avalanche Warning for Lake Tahoe Today & Tomorrow: NOAA has issued an Avalanche Warning as well as a Winter Storm Warning for Lake Tahoe, CA/NV for today and tomorrow. Please always check Avalanche.org before heading into the backcountry. Avalanche danger in the Lake Tahoe region will be HIGH from 4pm today until 7am Thursday.  Avalanche danger is currently rates as CONSIDERABLE, the rating the most people under. * TIMING…IN […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 3, 2017 0 Comments
Avalanche Warning for Colorado Today: HIGH Avalanche Danger 12-24″ of new snow has fallen on top of weak snowpack layers in Colorado in the past 24 hours. Avalanche danger is rated as HIGH near and above treeline. * AVALANCHE DANGER…IS HIGH NEAR AND ABOVE TREELINE AND CONSIDERABLE ELSEWHERE. – NOAA Denver, CO today A Winter Storm Warning continues for Colorado today forecasting another 3-6″ of snow today for […] Avalanche AvyBrains | December 11, 2016 0 Comments
Avalanche Warning for Utah Extended 24-Hours Until Tomorrow Morning: **this article was updated at 1pm MST on Jan. 21st, 2016 NOAA and the Utah Avalanche Center have extended their Avalanche Warning in Utah for 24 hours through tomorrow morning at 6am VERY DANGEROUS AVALANCHE CONDITIONS EXIST. MANY AVALANCHES HAVE OCCURRED OVER THE LAST TWO DAYS AND MORE ARE LIKELY TODAY DUE TO RECENT SNOWFALL AND STRONG WINDS. STAY OFF […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 21, 2016 1 Comment
“Avalanche Warning” Issued for Colorado Today The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) has issued an “Avalanche Warning” for the San Juan mountains of Colorado for today and tomorrow. If you plan to ski backcountry in the San Juans today or tomorrow, don’t. Go ski at Wolf Creek or any of the other 6 ski resorts open in Colorado and stay in bounds. Backcountry travel is NOT […] Avalanche AvyBrains | November 17, 2015 1 Comment