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 […] Avalanche AvyBrains | January 29, 2025 2 Comments
Sierra Avalanche Center Issues Warning for Lake Tahoe, CA | Backcountry Travel is Not Recommended The Sierra Avalanche Center in Truckee, California, has issued a Backcountry Avalanche Warning for the Central Sierra Nevada Mountains, including the Greater Lake Tahoe area, effective through Sunday morning. Related: [VIDEO] Steamboat Resort, CO, Warns of Dangers of Ducking Ropes Following Largest Inbounds Avalanche in 20-Years “A natural avalanche cycle is expected today. Avalanches large enough to bury people, possibly […] Avalanche AvyBrains | December 14, 2024 0 Comments
Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) Warns of Dangerous Avalanche Conditions During Thanksgiving Week The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) is warning backcountry travelers of a significant increase in avalanche danger across the Colorado mountains during Thanksgiving week. An atmospheric river is bringing heavy snowfall to Colorado this week, with up to three feet expected in some areas and at least two feet across much of the mountains. Related: Avalanche Watch Issued For Sierra […] Avalanche AvyBrains | November 26, 2024 0 Comments
Avalanche Watch Issued For Sierra Nevada Backcountry Avalanche Warning ISSUED: Friday, November 22, 2024 – 6:54 A.M. EXPIRES: Saturday, November 23, 2024 – 6:54 A.M. A period of HIGH avalanche danger is expected tonight and may continue into tomorrow. You could trigger an avalanche large enough to bury a person today in certain areas, especially at and below treeline. This is where problematic old weak snow exists below the new snow. Conditions are […] Industry News Press Release | November 22, 2024 0 Comments
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